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Dear Daniel,
If you're unsure about which English career path to pursue, consider trying this 6-month meditation challenge alongside exploring the options below:
Meditation Challenge:
- Take at least 10 minutes daily to meditate
- Use guided meditations, especially when starting out
- Keep a dedicated journal to record thoughts, feelings, etc. after each session
Potential Career Paths:
1. English Teacher
- Teach literature/language in classrooms, online or as a tutor
- Education: University of Michigan, Teachers College Columbia, UCLA
2. Creative Writing
- Write stories, poems, novels, screenplays
- Network, attend workshops, build portfolio
- Education: Iowa Writers' Workshop, UC Irvine, The New School
3. Journalism
- News reporting, investigative journalism
- Intern at publications, start a blog
- Education: Columbia, Missouri, Syracuse
4. Publishing
- Editing, literary agenting, marketing
- Intern at publishing houses
- Education: Emerson, CUNY, NYU
5. Copywriting/Content
- Ads, websites, social media content
- Build portfolio, network in the industry
- Education: Creative Circus, Miami Ad School, UT Austin
6. Technical Writing
- Manuals, guides, documentation
- Develop expertise in technology/software
- Education: Northeastern, Texas Tech, Mercer
7. Translation/Interpreting
- Bridging language barriers
- Multilingual fluency, certification
- Education: Middlebury, Bath, Maryland
The meditation practice may help bring clarity and bring growth. Whichever path you choose, stay curious and persistent for a fulfilling English career.
Best wishes,
Lori ♡
If you're unsure about which English career path to pursue, consider trying this 6-month meditation challenge alongside exploring the options below:
Meditation Challenge:
- Take at least 10 minutes daily to meditate
- Use guided meditations, especially when starting out
- Keep a dedicated journal to record thoughts, feelings, etc. after each session
Potential Career Paths:
1. English Teacher
- Teach literature/language in classrooms, online or as a tutor
- Education: University of Michigan, Teachers College Columbia, UCLA
2. Creative Writing
- Write stories, poems, novels, screenplays
- Network, attend workshops, build portfolio
- Education: Iowa Writers' Workshop, UC Irvine, The New School
3. Journalism
- News reporting, investigative journalism
- Intern at publications, start a blog
- Education: Columbia, Missouri, Syracuse
4. Publishing
- Editing, literary agenting, marketing
- Intern at publishing houses
- Education: Emerson, CUNY, NYU
5. Copywriting/Content
- Ads, websites, social media content
- Build portfolio, network in the industry
- Education: Creative Circus, Miami Ad School, UT Austin
6. Technical Writing
- Manuals, guides, documentation
- Develop expertise in technology/software
- Education: Northeastern, Texas Tech, Mercer
7. Translation/Interpreting
- Bridging language barriers
- Multilingual fluency, certification
- Education: Middlebury, Bath, Maryland
The meditation practice may help bring clarity and bring growth. Whichever path you choose, stay curious and persistent for a fulfilling English career.
Best wishes,
Lori ♡
You rock! This advice is very helpful.
Cris