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Attention All English Geeks!
Recently Jessica, an intern with the College & Career Readiness team had a chance to speak with six fellow English majors. The result? She confirmed that there are endless possibilities for those who have honed the skills of reading and writing. From Library Sciences to Law School, English majors are leaving their mark in the professional world in ways you can’t imagine…or can you? As with choosing any major, the pathway to becoming an English undergraduate isn’t always obvious. However, a little advice from fellow students may steer you to the right course. Listen to how these English majors ended up where they are today.
Quick Tips
- Know what you’re good at.
- Know your likes and dislikes.
- Don’t be afraid to try to new things!
Nick
Tara
Jeff
Jessica
Wright and April
With any job, there’s bound to be reading and writing involved, and that’s why English majors are in demand. Check out what students are planning on doing with their English degrees.
Quick Tips
- Know your career options.
- Know what’s important to you—Money? Traveling? Something else?
- Do you want to continue your education?
Max
Jeff
Wright and April
Tara
Jessica
As a college student, it’s always good to have a rounded degree that will help you to broaden your opportunities. Picking a minor or a second major can never hurt you, as well as getting involved in educational and extracurricular activities. Listen to how these students widened their horizons outside of their English degrees.
Quick Tips
- Join groups that cater to your interests.
- Never be afraid to network.
- Use internships or fellowships as an opportunity to figure out your likes and dislikes.
Tara
Jeff
If these English majors have taught you anything, it should be that college has become a highly individualized experience, and that no one pathway is the “right” pathway. As a future or current English major, you should feel free to cater your curriculum around your interests and desires. After all, you never know when someone will need an English teacher that knows how to irrigate corn or a lawyer that can program a computer!
