College students are interrogated daily; "what are you studying?" or "what's your major?"

Personally, I have no problem broadcasting my major and field of interest. Hopefully, no student feels ashamed of what they are studying.

Unfortunately, though, education majors tend to receive a negative reaction. Typically, the doomsday prophecy, "There's no money in that!"

Now, if you're an education major and you've never heard that, then you're either lying or you've never told anyone what you're studying.

I know this, first hand, because my roommate/sister is an education major. Her collegiate peers and random strangers, judge her vocational decision as if she's decided to throw her life away.

Hear me clearly, I cannot say that teachers 'make bank,' because we all know the facts. However, I think we could all agree that teachers are under-appreciated.

Where would any of us be without a teacher? Teachers are essential in student's careers; they serve as guides and mentors. For heaven's sake, they are the ones who TEACH US.

In fact, I think that only a special type of person even decides to pursue such a selfless profession, so why are we discouraging them?

Sure, being a scientist or a doctor would add many more zeros to their paycheck. Yet, in fear of being cliche, you can't buy the happiness. Lasting joy isn't found in a bank, but by pursuing your passion.

If you'll be the most satisfied person in the world educating the fresh, young minds of our society, then GO FOR IT.

Being a teacher, professor, principal or anything in the educational realm, requires a college education.

Maybe their paychecks will not be as much as other professions but news flash, future teachers know that.

In response to the aforementioned naysayers, I have never heard an education major reply "there isn't?" Ha! They know the profession doesn't earn a fortune, so why do people feel it's necessary to remind them?

According to Borderzine Statistics, on average, a college student changes his/her major at least three times in their college career.

I did.

Typically, it takes time to figure out what you want to be and what you're good at.

That being said, for a student to CONFIDENTLY tell someone their major, I think it's your job to applaud them and support their decision; not to tear them down.

So, to all the future teachers of the world, I'm cheering you on! Ignore the haters!

In the short lives we've been give, do what you love- unapologetically.

Passionately pursue your teaching degree. Don't be scared to tell everyone that you'll be a teacher, own it and love it.

At your next family gathering just tell Aunt Susan to sit back and sip her tea because that's none of her business.