Day 12

Sorry, I know this has nothing to do about my adventures in Korea. But I've always wanted to write about this and I'm in writing mode. Bear with me.

Get a Real Major

"Sociology... Umm... so that's sort of like Psychology, right?"

I'm always a little peeved whenever anyone disses Sociology, intentionally or unintentionally. Most people say it's a useless major, but they can't even tell you what it means or what students actually learn in a Sociology class. Well, I'll tell you. Sociology is the study of human society. How do we, as human beings, create the world we live in today? Not in the tangible aspect. But in the aspect of how we function together as interrelated parts? In the aspect of how we fall apart through conflict. In the aspect of how we symbolize and attach meanings to different things in the world.

Nobody ever seems to wonder about how our world works. Everyday, we just accept the lives we live and run with it. Sociology plays a role in our lives every single day and we fail to realize how important it is. Do you know why all the Black kids live in the same neighborhood? Have you ever felt awful for eating meat after learning what they do to farm animals?? Can you tell me the difference between Weber and Marx's theories???

Sorry, that wasn't quite fair.

"So what do you want to do with a Sociology major?"

Honestly, I haven't completely figured out what I want to do periods. I know I want to travel the world. I want to understand how different people live everyday. I didn't choose my major with the idea that I want to be a social worker. Many majors don't even relate to one's eventual profession. My dad majored in Accounting and now he works as a technician. My uncle majored in Chemistry and now he sells insurance.

All I know is that Sociology isn't necessarily going to be a dealmaker when it comes to finding a job in the future. It's not fancy or impressive-looking. But to me, it's a subject that I value very much. It has given me so much insight into the world. Before starting college, I was pretty naive and knew little about the world and its problems. All I could tell you was that genocide is undesirable and a wide spread of tuberculosis would be nasty.

If anything, Sociology has contributed more towards personal growth rather than my career. That's why I've never changed majors. I take the classes because I care about what they have to say. My professors merely present me with information. The learning for me comes afterwards. Sociology teaches me how to stand up for and defend what I believe in. To me, that's more important than constructing a molecule out of plastic.

"Oh!! Wait, what??"

Hey, if you still don't understand, I'm sure Intro to Sociology doesn't have any prerequisites.