The article shares a personal narrative from a student who chose a communications major after developing an interest in advertising through their jewelry business. Despite thriving academically and enjoying coursework like Communication Today, the author reveals feelings of inadequacy stemming from societal perceptions that regard communications as a 'dumb' major. A viral TikTok video reinforcing this stigma led them to question their intelligence and consider switching to a STEM field, despite no genuine interest in those areas. Ultimately, the writer grapples with the conflict between personal passion and societal judgement.
We are the media's 'dumbest' major. A viral TikTok asked college students this question, and communications was the most common answer.
I chose my major in high school, inspired by my passion for communication, particularly through advertising in my jewelry business.
Feeling undervalued in my major made me doubt my intelligence, leading me to question whether I should have chosen a different path.
Despite my success in communications, societal perceptions of my major made me feel inadequate, as if I needed to prove my worth through STEM.
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