English majors are often underestimated and asked questions such as "So you wanna teach?" or "So what are you going to do with that?" This simply isn't fair because there are so many career options for us due to the transferable skills that we've learned. The English major isn't one for someone who isn't willing to put in the work or to think critically. Even though my major isn't always considered as worthy as a STEM major, I do not regret choosing it for a minute. Here are some reasons why it is the actual best major (in my humble opinion).

1. You get to read all the books.

2. You learn how to write well.

3. Your professors are probably weird (in the best of ways).

4. There will be so many options after graduation.

5. You may not make any money at first, but you might be happier.

6. You get to drink copious amounts of coffee or tea.

7. All of your friends call you a grammar Nazi (and you love it).

8. You get to live in metaphors.

9. The cool literature classes (um hello, Young Adult Literature!)

10. You're good at persuasion, so you're more likely to get what you want.

11. You learn how to analyze everything.

12. You get to make a difference.