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What Dog Are You Based on Your Major?

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Wisconsin chapter.

Dogs make pretty much everything better, including college. We see here where different pups would fall in the seemingly endless list of college majors. If you’re still undecided, try thinking of what breed of dog you want to be and go from there. After all, don’t we all kind of wish we could be dogs for a day?

 

Education: Golden Retriever

These kind, loyal, happy-go-lucky dogs are a match made in heaven for education majors. They’re smart, love to learn and are famous for being affectionate and caring — just like your favorite teachers growing up. Goldens love to help and please people, which make them just the right match for all the dedicated education majors out there.

 

Pre-Med: Border Collie

Border Collies are high energy, smart, quick to learn and intensely competitive. Pre-med majors usually have to be the same to make it through the tough, competitive world of medical school. These pups are the doctors of the dog world and could give our medical students a run for their money in their dedication to whatever task is at hand.

 

Art: Poodle

Art majors have found their equals in the sassy, smart, creative Poodle. These intelligent dogs are known for having a little extra personality and flair — just like what our beloved art majors bring to campus. You can even find similarities between art majors’ bold personal style and the crazy cuts and grooming styles of the poodle.

 

Criminal Justice: Rottweiler

It’s no surprise that our criminal justice majors are paired with the loyal, strong, protective Rottweiler. Much like criminal justice students, the Rottweiler comes off at first glance as stern and even a little intimidating; however, once you get to know them, you’ll realize that they’re both big softies inside. Criminal justice majors and Rottweilers both have the perfect mix of protective tenacity and loyalty to what they care about.

 

Psychology: Pug

Pugs are sensitive and curious about the world around them, which make them the right fit for psychology majors. They’re also intuitive about others’ feelings — another trademark characteristic of students pursuing careers in psychology. With all these similarities, there’s no denying that pugs and psych students are meant to be.

 

Business: German Shepherd

Business majors are born leaders, just like German Shepherds. They’re also personable and eager to learn the tricks of the trade — keeping in line with the traits of these popular dogs. And considering their innate ability to get the job done, there’s just no better match for our men and women in business than the German Shepherd.

 

Journalism: Bloodhound

Just as you can find a journalism major hot on the trail of a new story, bloodhounds are famous for their tracking skills. These two won’t let anything stand in the way of finding what they set out to get. Good luck to anyone who has a bloodhound — or a journalism major, for that matter — on their tail.

 

Nursing: Labrador Retriever

Just like all the amazing students striving towards becoming nurses, these smiley pups are known for being kind, caring and dedicated. Labs are also smart and loyal — the perfect counterpart to our aspiring nurses. Since labs are also often used as hospital service dogs, they would be right at home helping patients.

 

Computer Sciences: Bulldog

Computer Science majors have met their match in the gentle and goofy bulldog. These dogs are strong and dependable, just like our favorite computer science majors. They can also be stubborn and willful, which matches the dedication of computer science majors. I mean, they do devote themselves to solving problems that take more than just ‘turning it off and on.’

 

Political Science: Collie

The regal, classic, majestic look of the collie is the ultimate counterpart to political science majors. Just like aspiring politicians, they’re quick learners who are friendly with people. The Collie’s status as an American symbol cements their spot as the political science majors of the dog world.

 

History: Airedale Terrier

With an old-timey look and a lively, responsive nature, Airedales are the dog version of history majors. They can be a little headstrong, but so are most of our favorite history buffs. Combine these qualities with Airedales’ innate curiosity, and history majors have their perfect partner.

 

Just like dogs, no major is better than another. They are each unique and distinct, and there’s always something for everyone. Here’s to celebrating our majors — and the dogs that go with them!

Erin Kleber

Wisconsin '21

Erin is majoring in Political Science and Communication Arts, with a certificate in Criminal Justice. She is a proud co-president of HC Wisconsin, and has been a member since her freshman year. When she's not writing or spending time with her HC gang, you can find her reading a good book, spending time up north, or cheering on the Badger football team. 
Hannah, originally from Milwaukee, WI is a Campus Correspondent for HC Wisconsin.  Hannah is a Senior and is studying Political Science and Psychology.  She aspires to work in health policy and will run for office one day.  She is never seen without a cup of coffee in hand and loves to eat any food in sight, especially sushi.  Outside of school, Hannah frequents Badger sporting events and likes to hang out with her friends on the weekends finding new things to do and new places to eat.  Hannah also runs her own Mary Kay business and is obsessed with keeping up with the latest makeup trends! This will be her seventh semester on the Her Campus team, and she loves the org more and more each semester!  It is Hannah's favorite thing that she is involved in on campus and highly recommends anyone with an interest in writing, journalism, or blogging to get involved, you won't regret it! On Wisconsin!!