What Shoe You Are Based On Your Major

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It may seem like shoes and academics are completely unrelated. However, both your choice of footwear and your major can tell a lot about your personality. STITCH compiled a list of the perfect shoes for the most common majors. Whether your classes have you crunching numbers, writing essays or getting up out of your seat, we’ve got a shoe for you.

Allegra K Women's Glitter Pointed Toe Block Heel Ankle Boots in Fuchsia from Target.

Theatre

The loudest person in the room needs the loudest shoe in the room. A bright glitter heel will help you channel your inner Barbara Streisand in “Hello Dolly!” We can already hear these heels clacking on the floor when you walk into your next audition.

Sofft® Leslie Mary Jane pumps in Cork from Zappos.

French

A romantic shoe for a romantic language. A 1950s-style Mary Jane in a vintage brown or pale pink will have you ready to pose in front of the tour eiffel when you study abroad. Très chic!

Unisex Faux-Fur Critter Slippers for Toddler in Teddy Bear Brown from Old Navy.

Biomedical engineering/pre-med

When you’re not in classes, we know we’ll catch you at the library fighting through chemistry homework. A fun slipper will keep you cozy and bring a much-needed smile to your face when you look at it.

The Captain boots in Brandy from Thursday Boot Co.

Economics

These boots add extra warmth to the classic leather shoe you always see in the Kellogg Global Hub. They’ll let every master’s student there know that you mean business -- literally.

Chuck Taylor All Star in Electric Purple from Converse

Journalism

A Converse is the perfect shoe for traveling from interview to newsroom all day AND doing it in style. Plus, the purple will go perfectly with all the Medill merch you’ve collected so far!

Lace-up boots in Black from H&M.

A sleek combat boot will come in handy for defeating the “nerd with poor-hygiene” allegations fired at CompSci majors. They’ll go great with a pair of khakis for your summer internship at Google.

Alpargata Black Suede Leather Wrap from TOMS.

American Studies

We can tell you love ease and convenience. What’s more easy and convenient than a TOMS slip-on shoe? A pair in a neutral color, like black or white, makes things extra simple and useful for any outfit.

Jadon Boot Smooth Leather Platforms in Polished Smooth Black from Dr. Martens.

Psychology

A dark, brooding and mysterious boot, like the classic Dr. Martens, reflects the inner darkness in every psych major. Totally true psychology fact: Docs also give you an extra inch of height, which will make you feel more confident.

GBG Los Angeles Backer in White from Amazon.

Political Science

A classy but casual shoe is perfect for your interning for your favorite politician’s campaign. Plus, it’s timeless enough to carry you post-grad. You’ll look great as you walk to the podium for your first speech as president.

Now that you’ve found the perfect shoe to embody your major, head to the store to grab a pair or put your own small spin on some of these examples. We hope you’ll step into your major with some newfound confidence.