Her Campus at U Mass Amherst
I’m Proud of My Major, so Stop Making Fun of It
Before entering my first year of college, I had this single-minded purpose that a STEM or science related field was where the best jobs...
It’s Time to Stop Major Shaming
Not familiar with major shaming? It is all those times someone says "Oh you're a communications major? Your classes must be so easy," or...
What It Really Means to Be a Communication Major
During my time here at UMaine, so many people have stared blankly back at me once I tell them that my major is Mass Communication. I have...
Why We Need to Stop Major-Shaming at Notre Dame
It’s in the day-to-day jokes we toss around that proliferate stereotypes. It’s in the comments we make to people we meet for the first time...
“Major Shaming” Is A Major Problem
No matter what school you go to or how many people are around, you are almost always in the company of someone who has a different major...
Her Campus at UCD
Let’s Stop the Competition Between Majors
I am a firm believer that every person is born with unique talents and strengths. As we go through life, every person becomes more aware of...
Major-Shaming: Don’t Judge Me
As an English major who was once a Biology major, I have had to deal with major-shaming far too often. Everyone always seemed so impressed...