major disagreements

Why do some students feel the need to disrespect other departments?

By: Kitty Cheung, Staff Writer Beedie snobs. Snowflake GSWS students. Useless arts degrees. Why are these stereotypes and criticisms so familiar? These snap judgements are an indication of callousness between students of different departments. But university should be a place to learn about diverse ideas. Particularly at SFU where, through our WQB requirements, we’re supposedly pursuing a more well-rounded, open-minded education. So why the malice? Students should be able to appreciate all other disciplines offered at the university.  Questions of “What do you study?” or “What’s your major?” should not transform one side of the conversation into an open target. It…

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