5 Reasons Why English Majors Are Actually Not Useless

A lot of people I've talked to ask me, "But, you're an English major? How do you expect to get any good work?" And my response is, "You're major only sets your path, it doesn't pave it." Even so, a BA in English (I've found), is one of the few majors people look down upon these days. It's not a math major, or a science one, or even a communications major, but it is a major that is pretty important if you think about it.

5. Jobs Aren't Actually Hard to Come By

In the English Major world, there are actually plenty of jobs that could be out on the horizon for you. Many companies that are hiring are looking for young adults that can compose arguments, presentations, and essays easily. As well as that, there is something that I heard from some English class I took at Alabama, and that is: In the medical field, it's now a job to have to be a medical assistant who turns "Doctor Speak" into "Normal People Speak." You know, all those big words on Grey's Anatomy that you don't know? English Majors are being recruited to stand side-by-side a doctor, and turn the fancy Doctor Speak into something relatable, understandable, and comforting to the patient/patient's family. How cool is that?

4. International Travels

It's surprising how many articles I've read about international programs asking for English Majors to teach English in a third world country. It's a captivating offer, and we English majors would be a great asset to those who need/want to learn the English language. Because you know, it's not an easy language to learn by yourself. (I.e. the 'who' and 'whom' rule.)

3. Schools and Education - TEACHER'S NEEDED!

High schools, middle schools, and all sorts of schools are always looking for English teachers/professors. It's one of those jobs I have found, that are never in short supply. If you're good with kids/teens/and or young adults, maybe a teaching career might be good for you. Just don't forget about the credentials you'll need on top of your degree!

2. Creative Writing/Poetry/Long Story/Music

In my last creative writing course at Alabama, my professor held a lecture explaining the importance of English and Creative Writing. They kind of go hand-in-hand. A well structured story (long or short), uses the rules of the English Language. If you look at Hamilton: An American Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, his bars that he sets up throughout the whole musical, has a specific poetic cadence to them, but even so, Miranda had to at some point, utilize the English Language. Maybe that's why that musical is so brilliant. Music and poetry, sometimes one in the sane, usually if anything else, the basis of the English Language. It's everywhere.

1. And If All Else Fails...

There are always people willing to pay you to edit and proofread their essays.