The Rattler November 9, 2011 v. 99 #5 - St. Mary's University

eakdown“I don’t bring mybooks to school,that’s how muchthey weigh.”Priscilla OrtegaPsychologySeniorchool...e optionsSchool of Humanities and Social SciencesCriteriaCommon stereotype:Cost of books:Study time per week:Favorite hangout:Challenging classes:Caffeine intake:Average salary:Skills needed:CriteriaCommon stereotype:Cost of books:Study time per week:Favorite hangout:Challenging classes:Caffeine intake:Average salary:Skills needed:EnglishCommunicationsIt’s an easy major wherestudents play with computers.$15015 hoursTreadaway or the Mac LabMedia Writing & Reporting,Graphics and anythingwith Dr. Pressman2 cups of coffee or 3energy drinks a day$34,500-$80,000Writing, Photoshopand AP StylePsychologyAlways analyzing people$40015 hoursDon’t really have one,bond at Psi Chi meetingsStatistics, PhysiologicalPsychology, AbnormalPsychology5 energy drinks a week$35,000-$50,000Perseverance and persistenceSchool of Science, Engineeringand TechnologyBiologyStudents who spend alltheir time studying$900-$120050 hoursThird floor of thelibrary or the cafOrganic ChemistryWay too much$50,000-$80,000Time management, goodmemorization skillsEngineeringDorks into sci-fi with nofashion sense orfisocial skills$50020 hoursMath building or thelibrary basementSenior Design Project1 cup of coffee a day$60,000-$100,000Communication andmathematical skills“The beauty about engineering is that it creates innovatingtechnology that makes the lives of people much easier.”Suman ChakravartyEngineeringJuniorGraphic / Illustration by Amanda Cano and Emily Scruggs | Illustration by Katherine Benavides