Have you ever gotten beef about your major? Maybe your specialty is understanding the science of life (biology), studying the concepts of matter and energy (physics), the science of the substances in which all matter is made of (chemistry), or maybe you're interested in building things and being extremely good in math (engineer). This isn't the case for the many proud bookworms, the ones who analyze everything, the ones who love to read in between the lines, and are never empty handed of highlighters and sticky notes. Some can be quite introverted, and some can be very extroverted. We are the ones who take a lot of beef from our science, and math friends. I'm talking about the English majors!
In the past, when I have introduced myself to new people at school, and the famous question for all students "What is your major?" has been asked, I always proudly say "I am an English major." But what surprises me about this, is I always get a funny look and the shocking surprise of "Oh wow, you guys still exist?" or "Why are you studying English?" I think it is so interesting to see how people react, when I tell them I am studying English.
In essence, I believe making English my major has been one of the best decisions I have made. I have learned so much becoming an English major, it isn't just learning about Shakespeare, but it is about learning how to communicate through words either written or helping people to understand a perspective, that has maybe never come across one's mind. To be able to read and take apart a book is such an enjoyment, trying to constantly find a deeper meaning. Being an English major has allowed me to communicate in ways I never thought I could do. It is important to be able to obtain communication skills, communication is very crucial, especially when speaking to your professors and peers.
Although the English major isn't quite part of the major of formulas, we are constantly trying to come up with fresh new ideas. Learning how to write in different styles, while at the same time learning our own style of writing. It's expressiveness, is what I enjoy.
In being an English major, there is a big part concentrated in reading and writing. There is the irony of not having enough time to read, because there is so much writing we have to do too. Reading novels from Virginia Woolf, Charles Dickens, John Steinbeck, Toni Morison, and much more. It is nostalgic, reading and reading, understanding how society has changed so much, but yet is still similar to so many things in the past.
