English majors get a bad wrap. As many of us approach graduation, parents, teachers, a random guy on a bus are all offering advice on what to do with your “usless” major.There is so much out there for English majors. The only thing that is important now is your current state. So with no futher adue, here are 10 ten truths about being an English major. Â
1. Your book collection is your pride and joy.Â
No, but really. You will actually pack up and drag every single one of them from apartment to apartment.Â
2. You’re Tired of Hearing, “So You’re Going to Be a Teacher Right?”Â
No, I will not. Also this really isn’t even a question. English majors can do so many other things, so please stop asking this question.Â
3. You Have a Crush on a Fictional CharacterÂ
Oh Mr. Darcy. If you don’t have a crush on him I feel bad for you.Â
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4. You know the book was totally better than the movie. And yes, you will wait until you’ve finished the book to see it.Â
The book was definetly better than the movie. Just think about the amount of detail you can put into a book versus a short two hours.Â
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5. You LOL at Anyone Who Thinks English is an “Easy” Major
Oh you think that it’s easy to spend 3 hours in the stacks of a library digging around for the correct book? Let me be claer on this one…. NO.Â
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6. Reading for Pleasure is a Distant MemoryÂ
It has been so long that I actually am unsure of what the inside a book store looks like at this point.
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7. You Can Write like a Boss
Pshhh 6 page paper, I’ll have that to you in an hour.Â
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8. All Your Books Look Like This
At this point you’ve actually written more than the author.Â
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9. You are Petrified of the Current Job Market
Sometimes you will stare at everyone in you class you and think about the fat that they will all be applying to the job you want as well.
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10. But You Don’t Regret Learning About Something You LOVE!
Books, plays, poetry, short stories, movies, and so much more. You can not go a day without your book friends.Â