Career questions tagged englishmajor
What is the benefit of doing an MFA for grad school?
I'm currently at the tail end of my Bach in English. I'm set to graduate this Winter term. I have an AFA in Writing which felt like a lot more "fun" writing time than the English degree I'm currently in. I'm looking at continuing with an MFA in Writing. I feel like I have lost my creative edge with the English degree. I write more concise and precise now than I do with having wit and voice. I feel like I sound robotic. During the time of the English degree, I have completed a book of poems based on what I think poems are. It is self-published. For the MFA I'm wanting to do a CNF novel and learn how to formulate actual poems, because I haven't had an actual instructor teach writing poems because it has all been workshop. The purpose of the degree would be to continue writing more poems and to continue on to writing educational articles, like I have been doing with LinkedIn, and have them related to my current focus of massage, yoga, and nutrition with Ayurveda Sciences. My question: Is it worth the debt to do an MFA? Is it worth the headache? Is it worth taking two years of my life to connect with people online that are in the same program as you to have contacts in this field? Is there anything I am missing that I should be considering?
What are good resources for an aspiring writer to get their start?
Hi there! I am a college-bound senior who is planning to major in English. I am hoping to have a career in creative writing, whether it be screenwriting, poetry, short stories, or more. Does anyone know of good resources for someone trying to start out in the field of writing? I have tried to find online scholarships and competitions, as well as publishing online for poetry, but I am having trouble figuring out what is legit or will actually help me in my career. #Spring26
How do I know if this is the right path for me?
I’ve often been unsure of what I wanted to pursue, with switching around career prep pathways in high school, and often jumped from career to career about what I wanted to do. For a while recently, I’ve looked into going into the legal profession. I found myself interested in reading since childhood, and writing. My strengths and interests tend to lean towards advanced English and Social Science classes, than STEM related courses, which I struggled in. I find myself as well engrossed in political topics. I may intend on majoring in Political Science with a minor in Literature or Journalism, on a pre-law track, but am not definitely certain yet.
What science classes should I take as a senior going into college as an English field major?
class tips, college help
What university is best for English majors and where should I get my teaching credential from?
I'm a senior in high school wanting answers....
What could the path to becoming an English professor look like?
I want to study English and become a professor, but I only have a rough idea of what that process looks like. I know I'd need to do graduate work and go through training to teach, but I'm hoping to learn a little more about the specifics. Thanks!
The degree I’m looking at is an English major. It says in the description that I can get a teaching license with that degree, but I’m curious if not going specifically for education will limit my career choices.
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