This past semester I decided to change my intended major from biology to music. I love to sing, it's something I'm good at, so I thought, why not make this my major! I can go to school and do something I love rather than wanting to kill myself in organic chemistry.

However, with this new major has come very many new challenges.

As a biology major, I was never second-guessed by my peers, family, and friends, but as a music major that is basically my life.

Basically, every response I get to my major is something doubtful or an assumption. I guess this can be said about a lot of other majors too. I just want to be taken seriously as a college student studying music and singing, just like I would be if I was studying science.

Here are seven things that vocal music majors like myself are tired of hearing, and yes the VOCAL part matters apparently.

1. "What instrument do you play?"

Every time, without a doubt, I tell someone I am a music major, their first response is to always ask what instrument I play. My response is usually pretty awkward because I don't really play an instrument, I sing. Sometimes I just respond with "I play myself" (followed by a very confused look from the other person).

2. "Oh but do you play any instruments?"

Because apparently singing isn't enough.

3. "So you want to be a teacher?"

Almost everytime I tell someone I'm studying music, I get the "teacher assumption." A lot of other majors can relate to this, like English and history. But seriously, would you assume a chem major is planning on being a chemistry teacher?? NO! So stop assuming. (even though I do want to be a teacher so yes your assumption is right BUT STILL).

4. "Do you do a Capella?"

No, I am in a REAL choir because I'm a REAL singer. (but if you do a Capella I am not criticizing you, you do you boo).

5. "I bet being a music major is super easy."

How about you go take a music theory class and then come back and tell me how easy it is to be a music major.

6. "Omg you're a singer! Sing for me!"

Uhm, no. You wouldn't ask a mathematician to solve a crazy equation for you in order to prove themselves worthy of being called a mathematician, right? So stop making me feel like I have to prove myself to you.

7. "That's so interesting and cool that you're studying music."

Yeah, you're right it is interesting and cool, but it's also practical and smart. Stop trying to cover up your doubts about my decision by making it seem like my major is just something "cool" that I'm doing.