Writing is a passion of mine, and whenever I'm asked what I am studying in college, there is always someone who responds with at least one of the following comments; sometimes multiple of them. Other English majors may also know the struggle.

1: “Good luck getting a job that pays well.”

Gee thanks, but you know it’s not really about the money for me. I believe it’s about doing what you love and chasing your dreams...

2: “Ew that sounds like a lot of writing…”

Well it is a WRITING major so I mean, what were you expecting? And, it just so happens to be something I love to do so it's not "ew". It's "yummy".

3: “I would hate that”

It’s a good thing you’re not a writing major, isn’t it???

4: “So you want to be a teacher?”

That isn’t my first choice, but spreading the knowledge of grammar and literature among the next generation doesn’t sound so bad.

5: “All you have to really do is write essays, that sounds so easy!”

Yeah, definitely, if you consider “easy” to mean writing countless essays and papers a week and reading 20 different books a semester. Piece of cake!

6: “I like to write too, but I wanted to go with a more practical degree”

I know what you mean, what is so practical about words? It’s not like people actually use them.

I do not regret choosing to study English Writing and I will not let comments like these influence the amount of effort I put forth in my future. I love to write and am beyond grateful that I have opportunity to learn and enhance my writing skill. Here's to the future.