im an english and education major. i dont really like to read that much. and i dont want to teach. BUT, the education part is because its logical if i go for something such as english- not many careers and if im certified to teach then i will have a job.
i originally wanted to do journalism, but my school doesnt offer it as a major. so i decided on english, because it involves the same ideals.
but i dont like to read that much is the only problem. i do like reading a few books once in a while, but i dont know if im ready for an all out reading workload.
now, why did i choose english? i love to WRITE. thats the thing. its what im good at. i dont like math or science. not a big fan of computers. english and writing are what im good at. my friends always come to me to correct their papers and help them write them. so i decided i must be good at SOMETHING... and i really like writing and expressing how i feel.
so im not sure if i chose the right major! opinions?!
I chose political science as my major. Then i plan on going to law school My dad has his own law firm, so i am already set. Talk with your parents and school staff to choose what you want before it's too late.
btw, thanks for the advice man. i figured id just thank the 3 people who made this thread a nice discussion and made me feel better, lol
exactly. im realizing that more now. theres importance on how its written rather than what its about. its just hard in college when everyone just wants to party- and so do i!- but im going to have to read a lot. i know ill make the time, itll just be a little stressful i bet. who knows, maybe ill have a cool teacher who assigns "Less Than Zero" as a reading requirement! that would be amazing :)
Reading before class starts, while at lunch, between classes and even on the way to class can help cut down on having to read outside of being on campus.
indeed, reading is invaluable because in ANY major you choose, you'll have to read. thats why i see it as an important major because life is based around reading. its just that ill have to read things i wont WANT to read, haha. thats what is getting to me. but you're right, minnick. i have read a lot of bret easton ellis and i seem to adopt his style elements when writing creatively. i guess it's all relative. i really appreciate the help.
its just that ill have to read things i wont WANT to read, haha. thats what is getting to me. but you're right, minnick. i have read a lot of bret easton ellis and i seem to adopt his style elements when writing creatively. i guess it's all relative. i really appreciate the help.
Anytime. If you ever need English major advice, I'm available. One thing to always think about: You don't have to like something you read to truly appreciate it.
Quote: from Minnick at 8:44 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 I'm in the same boat as you. However, I think there are more jobs as an English major than you would think. For example, I really want to be an editor for a publishing company. Therefore, my background in studying English prepares me for that. Don't feel as if there's nothing. I felt that way all through my college career. Now, I'm coming up on my senior year and I'm pretty sure what I want to do. Don't feel like you limit yourself. Get yourself involved in school papers and magazines. Get your writing published and make a portfolio out of it. Don't ever get rid of what you write. I also have another point for you. When writing, even simple things such as a LW post, use proper punctuation. Employers look for simple details like that. You cannot get perfect grammatical skills and punctuation by skipping out practicing it even on small stuff. Take pride in your ability to write and don't let yourself sell anything short. This is something i needed to hear. and yeah, i should use proper punctuation and whatnot, but i never have in forums and if i changed id feel weird. haha. you know what i mean? anyway, you're right. im just nervous about having to read a lot and the whole teaching aspect too. im not a big fan of talking in front of groups, but then again, who is? thats just a fallback, a safety. i wouldnt mind it either, but its not my aspiration. i really like what you had to say though, it helps me out. how is the work throughout the years? im just going into my soph year now.
I'm in the same boat as you. However, I think there are more jobs as an English major than you would think. For example, I really want to be an editor for a publishing company. Therefore, my background in studying English prepares me for that. Don't feel as if there's nothing. I felt that way all through my college career. Now, I'm coming up on my senior year and I'm pretty sure what I want to do. Don't feel like you limit yourself. Get yourself involved in school papers and magazines. Get your writing published and make a portfolio out of it. Don't ever get rid of what you write. I also have another point for you. When writing, even simple things such as a LW post, use proper punctuation. Employers look for simple details like that. You cannot get perfect grammatical skills and punctuation by skipping out practicing it even on small stuff. Take pride in your ability to write and don't let yourself sell anything short.
This is something i needed to hear. and yeah, i should use proper punctuation and whatnot, but i never have in forums and if i changed id feel weird. haha. you know what i mean?
anyway, you're right. im just nervous about having to read a lot and the whole teaching aspect too. im not a big fan of talking in front of groups, but then again, who is? thats just a fallback, a safety. i wouldnt mind it either, but its not my aspiration.
i really like what you had to say though, it helps me out. how is the work throughout the years? im just going into my soph year now.
Reading is a part of being an English major. It's not necessarily the concepts of what the reading is about that you can look for. For example, I hate reading most of the stuff they require of English majors...so when reading what I'm assigned, I examine how it's written. The styles, the lining, the use of words to get the message across. The way someone writes can give you an insight on how you yourself write. Try looking at the reading from that perspective. It might make it more fun for you.
Every school is slightly different on how the work load is throughout the years. I can assure you'll have lots of writing to do. Thesis papers, should you need one, are almost 60 pages in themselves. It does get a bit harder, but the challenge is nice. I'm just a regular ol' English major. I cannot do the education portion. Education isn't my route. Mainly because the education departments around the US are complete shit. You're going to be unpaid and other complications of bullshit. That's just my opinion. I can assure you that in time, there is more you can do with an English degree than just teaching. Don't let that old clique of words discourage you. The world can be endless if you know where to look
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