This week I have a meeting with my advisor to discuss Spring courses. I have a pretty good idea which classes I'll be taking, but I'd also like to discuss my plans for the following semester as well. If all goes well (crossing my fingers) I expect to graduate in the Fall of 2010. Even though this is a semester behind, I'm actually happy about this minor delay. I'm certainly in no rush to graduate since I'm unsure of my future career plans. And ESPECIALLY due to the economy. I know many recent graduates who simply can't find jobs. Why be in a rush where there are no jobs to be gotten? I also plan to talk with my advisor about possible internships and she what she has to reccommend.
While surfing the web, I found a website that has an extensive list of possible careers for English Majors. Some interesting/unexpecting fields: Goldsmith, Traffic Manager, Humorist. If you're an English major, check it out! You may see something that sparks you interest.
http://english.unc.edu/undergrad/careers.html
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I think that is a great idea that you are planning out your classes for the next few semesters. I also took a look at the link you suggested to English majors; it is so helpful. I even found something that sparked my interest so I will keep it in mind if teaching falls through!
ReplyDeleteI really like this blog considering I too am an English major. I like the link that you included because when I tell people I am an English major they always assume that I am going to be an English teacher. Though that is probably what I am going to end up doing with my future, I sometimes contemplate other jobs that have to do with my major and that link really helps!
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