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8 THINGS EVERY ENGLISH MAJOR HEARS

If you're an English major there's a 1000% chance you've heard these statements annnnnnd they probably made you want to drop out right then and there.

Chloe Barrett

Aug 06, 2019

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"Ohhhhh so you want to be a writer?"

ya know....being a writer is cool!! Lots of English majors do it, butttt it's not the only thing I could be. What about a publisher? A web designer? Video production? The possibilities are endless my friend.

"Is there even any jobs out there?"

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With how much I've been asked this...I'm not even sure. Is there an option to just drop out and eat ice cream all day?

"To be a writer you have to know somebody"

I know a lot of people!!! Like my mom, my friends...they seem to like me. Do any of them count? (please say they do)

"Can I read your writing?!"

Nope. Nein. Nada. Never happening. It is locked away, under lock and key, surveillance camera, a guard dog, and the newest Ring door bell. Don't even TRYYYY it.

"Have you been published?"

My rejection letters make a really cool paper weight at this point. Like, really cool. Even better than getting published. I love it. Best office decoration I own.

"You must write a lot of papers"

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My hand hurts. My brain hurts. My life hurts. Everything hurts. I've ran out of ideas. The paper is due tonight. There is no telling when this will actually be done. Send help.

"What's your favorite book?"

There's..so many. Like we have to break it down here. Are we talking fiction? non-fiction? romance? comedy? THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS!!!!!

"Do you like your major?"

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I love it! Yes it gets hard, and sometimes dropping out sounds pretty nice, but hey! Who doesn't feel that way sometimes?! I wouldn't have it any other way.

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8 THINGS EVERY ENGLISH MAJOR HEARS

If you're an English major there's a 1000% chance you've heard these statements annnnnnd they probably made you want to drop out right then and there.

"Ohhhhh so you want to be a writer?"

"Is there even any jobs out there?"

"To be a writer you have to know somebody"

"Can I read your writing?!"

"Have you been published?"

"You must write a lot of papers"

"What's your favorite book?"

"Do you like your major?"

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1. Decking the halls AKA decorating before Thanksgiving.

2. Playing Christmas music all day long.

3. Christmas movie marathons.

4. Getting offended when someone hates Christmas.

5. Drinking holiday themed drinks.

6. Buying ugly Christmas sweaters.

7. Using every chance to talk about Christmas.

8. Baking Christmas cookies.

Don't waste your time trying to write that paper when there are so many more interesting things you could be doing.

1. Meditate

2. Groom yourself

3. Eat lots of chocolate

4. Go for a walk

5. Netflix and chill

Who could be a better friend than your own sister?

1. She's your number one fan…and you're her's.

2. It feels like you guys can communicate telepathically at times with just a look.

3. Fights last for about two minutes because you find something funny and have to show them.

4. Concerts in your car are a regular thing.

5. You have an innumerable amount of inside jokes that are always funny.

6. When she gets clothes it's like you're getting new clothes too.

7. She's seen you at your worst and doesn't judge you…but has taken pictures to remind you.

8. She always knows just what to say to cheer you up…or what food (or drink) to make you if words aren't working.

9. She's the first person to jump to your defense.

10. You have a permanent best friend.

You're gonna make it after all.

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5. Remember to do things that make you happy.

I'll be the first one to admit I'm addicted to Starbucks.

1. You have a Gold Card

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3. You mobile order is saved and ready to order with the push of a button

4. The baristas know you by name

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