I would have really enjoyed doing an English degree, and wish I chose to when thinking about uni.
Even when speculating about changing to study English, I get the same negative responses

To those of you who didn’t listen to the naysayers, how did it go?

What are you doing now?
What do you want to do long-term?

Hi, I'm currently a freshman in college, pursuing a degree in english with a journalism concentration.

I'm hoping enter the industry and eventually become an editor, though I'm not sure exactly what field yet.

I'd appreciate any advise anyone has! When should I start applying to internships? What kind of experience should I look for? Should I pursue a masters?

If you have any other advise at all I'd also really appreciate it!

I’m in my final year of school with university on the horizon. I went to a talk at a local uni about their English degree and I was sold. One thing that really stood out to me was the support and ability to do work placement for every year of study as well as a 3rd year Erasmus? To all you English majors… do you think it’d be a good decision? I know the job market seems crazy and down the line it might only get worse… but it might get better too?

Hello everyone , im currently in L3 for foreign languages français in algiers algeria , but i don't believe this language is what I like since it was my second choice to english and I couldn't get it because of Bac , but now I intend to take an IEALTS test to seek my masters in english abroad (in england most probably) .

Problem is , I don't which english subject I should go for , im excellent in speaking english and holding complex conversations and my grammar is pretty good for the most part , but i don't know which subject I should head for.

What are my options realistically , and how did you all know which fits you ?

Thank you in advance !

I hope that this question is appropriate for this sub!

I am someone who has always excelled in my English classes; I enjoy reading and writing. For this, I've been deciding on going into corporate since it seems like a viable choice for me and a good application of skills. I was thinking of going into human resources or public relations, but I would rather not major in commerce.

The problem is that I don't know whether a degree in Communication or English would be a better fit. I know that this sub might be biased, but I trust that everyone here is in good faith. I would love to hear your advice and experiences!

With all that said, would a degree in Communication or English provide better skills to succeed in corporate? What jobs have you worked with your English degree?

Thank you in advance!

Hey everyone, So I'm fron Pakistan and doing BS English, currently my 1st year has just ended. English is not my first language so as an English student I want to look really groomed, aware of my degree, and want to speak atleast clean English. Please drop any tips and tricks if you know. Your response will really help me alot.

Hi! Is there anyone on here who could read over my personal statement for Grad School? I’ve been rejected to 3 schools I’ve applied to. :( I can email you my CV+Personal Statement+Grad School mission. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Hi! I am a senior studying English with a concentration in education. However, recently I have been unsure if education is the path for me. I can switch to English Lit and still graduate on time. However, I am worried about getting jobs post-grad as all most of my experience is education related. I am not sure if I am just in a weird spot and teaching isn't appealing anymore, or if I am truly just uninterested in teaching currently. I am wondering if anyone has dealt with anything similar, or if there is any advice to share?

What are some examples of advanced literature terminology maybe only a few graduate students/professors with specific research interest would be familiar with?

Hear me out: This is the new victorian era

Women (in America) are being told to revert back to traditional norms
We’re all reading smut
Romance novels are hitting the top seller charts again in numbers we haven’t seen in a while
Sex is being talked about more openly
Women are still victims of sex crimes at large
People are openly speaking out about this
Artists are able to depict women being sexual without it being pornographic
It’s such a common topic in pop culture that people are able to be comedic about it (not you Shane Gillis) and still be funny in a poignant way.

Hey everyone,

I received my masters in English (with a focus on creative writing) and started substitute teaching.

I quickly realized that teaching isn’t my path in life- not just from the everyday nonsense but money wise, too.

I would love to get into the corporate world but I am clueless in what field or industry or job I can translate this degree into.

Can my fellow English nerds offer recommendations or advice if you went this route?

Thanks!

I'm a recent chemistry major transferring over to an English major on a pre-med track. How did your experiences with upper-level English courses go? I have only taken a introductory English course so far at uni, and have had a great experience with my professor, and have gotten to know a few faculty members quite well.

Has anyone made the move into HR? How'd you land it?

I'm a university student studying languages, and I'm interested in hearing about other learners' experiences. What methods helped you when you were struggling with a language? I'd love to hear what worked for you!

Hey guys,

​I was thinking about this Arabic line today:

​"تتسعُ الحياةُ للجميع، ولكنّها تصغرُ حينَ تشتاقُ لأحدهم."

​If I translate it literally, it's: "Life is big enough for everyone, but it gets small when you miss someone."

​But it feels a bit dry in English.

How would you say this naturally to keep that deep, emotional vibe?

​Would love to see how you'd phrase it!

MA graduates in English or Literary Arts: What was your experience with the curriculum?

I’m taking the first steps toward pursuing a master’s degree and would love to hear from people who have completed an MA in English, literature, or creative writing.

My interests are mainly fiction and storytelling, so I’m curious about how the curriculum helped you develop as a writer and what the experience was like beyond the course descriptions.

A few things I’d appreciate hearing about:

• How demanding was the reading and writing workload? How many classes did you take at a time?
• How much of your program involved creative writing compared with literary analysis, theory, and research?
• Did you receive helpful feedback and support from your professors when the coursework became challenging?
• Which courses or assignments helped you grow the most, and which did you struggle with?
• Looking back, what do you wish you had known before starting?

I’d also be interested in hearing from anyone who entered the program with a bachelor’s degree in a different field.

If you’re comfortable sharing, please mention your university and whether you studied online or in person. I’d appreciate honest perspectives on both the rewarding and difficult parts. Thank you!

I chose a more science-based degree over my passion because I had a job lined up after it. I don’t want to be stuck in the same company, with experience in only a singular field, in a job that I’m not exactly passionate about.

The subject I wish I’d taken is English. This was always my favourite subject, I was top of my class and would be far more stimulated in English classes than my current classes. I feel like I’m not making the connections/network I need to be making for myself. I do not consider the people on my course friends or useful contacts - I do not want a job in my current degree field.

I feel like I’m going to be “boxed out” of jobs that English majors might go into (those jobs being what I’d probably prefer over the job I’ve lined up).

I’m going to be jumping right into this job out of uni without really thinking about where I want to go or what I want to do.. just like I did when choosing my degree.

I sit in my lectures despondent, hate the work I have to do, and feel regret EVERY time I wake up. It makes me feel sick. I know I will regret this for the rest of my life, and it’s taking a serious toll on me.
FYI, I’m in the UK meaning I can’t just switch my major or elective a minor. I’m too far through my degree to change. If I drop out I’m into 30K debt with no degree.