10 Signs You're An English Major
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10 Signs You're An English Major

As told by the cast of '30 Rock.'

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10 Signs You're An English Major
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English majors go through a lot, and this list covers 10 of these struggles in life at their finest moments.

1. You're often found in a Starbucks, typing like a madman.

Four-hour-long, caffeine-induced essay writing sessions are not uncommon.

2. Kindles are scary, and when you’re forced to use one it’s uncomfortable.

Give me pages! Give me substance!

3. If you had a dollar for every time someone asked if you were worried about not making money, you’d be able to pay off your student loans — twice.

My major isn't pointless, and no matter what career path I take, I'll still be doing what I love.

4. Belle's library was all you wanted growing up.

All I want for Christmas are a few thousand novels to dig into.

5. Your friends are getting tired of you constantly correcting their pronunciation.

I'm sorry about this one; language is only my livelihood.

6. The one math class you have to take in college was the worst class of your career.

The one case where adding words makes a subject worse.

7. You might exaggerate a little.

Or a lot, depending on how extravagant the story needs to be.

8. You’re currently working on a novel, and you have been forever.

I promised myself that I would finish it one day. Today is not that day.

9. The new MLA format released ruined your day.

Why does this have to change every other month? I can only relearn formatting so many times.

10. When you meet another English major, there's an unspoken bond.

We're all in this together.

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