English majors are a special breed of students. You'd think we would always have a book in our hands, but it's so much more than that - although, for the most part, we do always have a book in our hands. Sometimes being an English Major is like working in the Department of Parks and Recreation; lots of work, lots of passion, and not a lot of recognition for what we do. But that's okay, as Leslie Knope says, "We do this because it's good and it helps people, nnot to get the applause."

1. When you first start out thinking you'll get to read your favorite books all the time

2. When you realize you're going to have some really bad books thrown your way

3. Writing every paper from the feminist perspective

4. Dominating the discussion about a book you've read 10 times

5. When your professor wants you to read Emma in 2 days

6. Turning in your final paper that you sold your soul to write

7. Telling yourself you'll start the paper early

8. When you actually start the paper the night before

9. When asked what you thought about the book you didn't read

10. Finally getting to read a book you've already read and enjoy

11. Agreeing with someone but having nothing to add to the discussion

12. "Today we're going to watch the movie adaption"

13. Talking in circles until you accidentally say something insightful about the book that impresses your professor

14. When "that girl" won't stop talking

15. Wondering if maybe you are "that girl"

16. When a discussion turns into only two people arguing back and forth

17. When you're the person in that argument and you shut them down

18. At the end of the day forming a bond with your fellow English Majors because no one else understands the hell we go through to do what we love