After telling someone the degree you study, what is their response?
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"Thats not a real science, all you do is cut Chickens all day"
I study Biology
I study Biology
Original post by pshewitt1
that's because you're doing engineering :L?
I meant for our year at Queen's (1st year) - my best mate is doing engineering and he outlined in the great detail the lack of females in it. (And you're right, I used "our" when I should have used "the")
I'm studying Astrophysics starting this September. Usual responses are:
Ewwww, wtf is that????
Wow, that's so cool! Good on you!
You must be good at maths.
The first one is always annoying. Come on people, educate yourselves!
Edit: Can't believe I forgot the classic: "So you're going to be an astronaut?"
Ewwww, wtf is that????
Wow, that's so cool! Good on you!
You must be good at maths.
The first one is always annoying. Come on people, educate yourselves!
Edit: Can't believe I forgot the classic: "So you're going to be an astronaut?"
(edited 11 years ago)
"What's that?"
"What science?"
Actuarial Science
"What science?"
Actuarial Science
"Oh you study History? So, what do you plan to do when you graduate? Work in a museum?"
Original post by HollowPointSmile
I'm studying Astrophysics starting this September. Usual responses are:
Ewwww, wtf is that????
Wow, that's so cool! Good on you!
You must be good at maths.
The first one is always annoying. Come on people, educate yourselves!
Ewwww, wtf is that????
Wow, that's so cool! Good on you!
You must be good at maths.
The first one is always annoying. Come on people, educate yourselves!
I really respect girls who have the confidence to go for courses like that, good luck
Original post by theonefrombrum
Usually 'thanks' because I am informing them that the degree I am studying is their attractiveness and baby, you're a 9!
Well, if you're measuring that in degrees Fahrenheit, they should be giving you a slap.
Original post by Pride
I really respect girls who have the confidence to go for courses like that, good luck
Why shouldn't a girl do astrophysics? What's so scary about astrophysics? Unless you get the Doctor taking you on field trips.
Person: So what are planning on doing at uni then?
Me: Biochemistry and Genetics
Person: Wow... Okay... *pulls slightly confused and shocked face*
It's not as nerdy as it sounds
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Me: Biochemistry and Genetics
Person: Wow... Okay... *pulls slightly confused and shocked face*
It's not as nerdy as it sounds
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After reading this thread I don't think I ever want to ask someone which degree they are studying ever again in the fear I may offend them!
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Original post by aspirinpharmacist
Why shouldn't a girl do astrophysics? What's so scary about astrophysics? Unless you get the Doctor taking you on field trips.
Doctor Who?
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I used to love art so wanted to get an art degree, when I told people (especially my family, aka doctors, nurses, politicians, etc) they all went:
"Art? You're really going to waste your time with that?"
Luckily (I think) when I did AS Art, I hated it. I didn't like the idea of getting stressed over something that's supposed to relieve stress. So I'm sticking to my Maths and Sciences.
"Art? You're really going to waste your time with that?"
Luckily (I think) when I did AS Art, I hated it. I didn't like the idea of getting stressed over something that's supposed to relieve stress. So I'm sticking to my Maths and Sciences.
Original post by aspirinpharmacist
Why shouldn't a girl do astrophysics? What's so scary about astrophysics? Unless you get the Doctor taking you on field trips.
no I said I respect that, many girls are put off by physics related courses. Engineering, astrophysics, theoretical physics, these are things men dominate.
When I studied nursing, my Facebook inbox was suddenly jammed with messages from people I hadn't heard from in years asking me about funny rashes and palpitations.
Original post by Pride
no I said I respect that, many girls are put off by physics related courses. Engineering, astrophysics, theoretical physics, these are things men dominate.
Ah, see where I am all engineers are overrepresented. Everyone wants to be an engineer. Practically. Most people want to do some kind of engineering, and if they're not, they're related to someone who does. I'm not even joking. Not saying it's bad. Just saying, there's a lot of engineers. Mechanical engineers, chemical engineers, my friend wanted to do civil engineering. Although the only girl who took Advanced Higher Physics wants to do Geology I think.
But yeah, that's true.(edited 11 years ago)
Original post by aspirinpharmacist
Ah, see where I am all engineers are overrepresented. Everyone wants to be an engineer. Practically. Although the only girl who took Advanced Higher Physics wants to do Geology I think. But yeah, that's true.
But yeah, that's true.I doubt that though
I know for sure I def not want to be an engineer.
Original post by kishihime
Luckily (I think) when I did AS Art, I hated it. I didn't like the idea of getting stressed over something that's supposed to relieve stress.
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Original post by Cszb44
studying Chemical Engineering and have been asked both "and what can you become with that..?" and "does that mean you want to be a terrorist?"
no, i just want to be a chemical engineer!!
no, i just want to be a chemical engineer!!
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Original post by FatCharlie
I doubt that though I know for sure I def not want to be an engineer.
I know for sure I def not want to be an engineer.Nearly everyone.
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