You might think that your major doesn’t define you, but then why is the first question from somebody you just met on campus always, “what’s your major?” Have you ever wondered what your major could be saying about you? Here at Drexel University, we have a unique array of majors and an even more unique student body, but with that comes opportunities for stereotypes. I pooled my own knowledge and talked to people around campus—friends and strangers—asking them what their thoughts were regarding different majors. Here’s some of their responses.
1. Architecture majors are going to have gray hair by the time they graduate.
Two extra years of schooling and nonstop work? Yikes!
2. English majors are going to be bitter Starbucks employees after graduation.
Drexel is so expensive. At least pick a major with a guaranteed job in the field after graduation.
3. Fashion design majors are too good for us.
Why do I feel like they’re all so much cooler than I am?
4. Computer engineering majors are the ones always on their computers.
This might seem like common sense, but even when the homework’s done…and there’s not exams coming up … why are they always typing away?
5. Marketing majors do no work.
We know, and we’re envious.
6. International business majors are diverse and worldly.
You’ve been to how many countries?
7. Physics majors make a lot of assumptions.
All they do is make assumptions to try to figure stuff out.
8. Film and video majors all think they’re going to be the next Quentin Tarantino.
We know you think Pulp Fiction is one of the best movies ever made.
9. Chemical engineering majors are all nerdy boys.
“You’re a chemical engineering major? And you’re a girl???”
10. Music industry majors are all in bands and end up dropping out of college.
You don’t have time to intern for eighty hours a week at a recording studio while also playing shows with your band, do you?
Maybe you fit the stereotype, maybe you don’t. It’s up to you to decide if you want to break out of the stereotype or not. Think we missed a common stereotype of Drexel majors? Let us know!