Hello, lovelies!
So I graduate from college in 22 days! Ahhhhhhh! As some of you may know, I am graduating with a B.A. in English with a concentration in creative writing. A lot of people have asked me what I want to do with my degree, but even more people ask why I believe an English degree is useful for the real world. Here are some of my reasons:
1.) An English (or any other humanities/liberal arts) degree teaches you how to think. I am able to read large chunks of info, summarize and synthesize it, and then present it to others in a way they can understand quickly and easily. We are professional researchers and excel at analyzing data. So many business need people who can do high quality, in-depth research and not just Google and wikipedia! It teaches you how to read critically and to formulate ideas on how to solve problems and challenges.
2.) English majors have a very wide worldview. In literature, we are exposed to topics such as politics, feminism, Marxism/capitalism/socialism, business and economy, philosophy, racism, religion, morality/ethics, gender and sexuality, and so much more. It's not to say we are experts at all of these, but we have a very diverse pool of information to incorporate into any career field. A wide worldview teaches you how to have empathy and understanding towards people or ideas that are different than you. If you can relate well to others and find ways to work together, it leads to amazing interpersonal skills with your boss and coworkers/colleagues.
3.) An English degree teaches you how to be a strong communicator in writing and orally. It's not to say all of us love public speaking and presenting, but we are naturally very good at it since it's required in almost all English classes. We know how to organize and plan an effective visual and oral presentation. This is a crucial skill to have whether you are working in law, business, communication/media, and many other disciplines
In short, studying liberal arts makes you able to adapt quickly and easily to any situation. It teaches you to use your brain and formulate new ideas, and transforms you into an excellent communicator and employee. The liberal arts will give you an extremely well-rounded education that can be applied to just about any career field. I promise, it is NOT useless.
XOXO
Chloe
21 April, 2017
12 April, 2017
Don't Give Up!
Hello again, everyone!
I cannot believe it's already April! I have less than 5 weeks left of college and then it's off to the real world. It's been a pretty hectic time for me as I'm trying my best to wrap up last projects, papers, and study for exams. For me, and many other graduating seniors, it's so easy to want to give up. It's as our brains are saying, "You've already word had enough. You can slack off a bit." BUT... Do NOT fall for that trap. It may seem like such an easy and nice way to relax after working so hard, but I know for a fact that it will hurt your prestige. While it may seem like your school grades will not affect your likelihood of scoring that ideal job, it will. Do you really want to be known as the person who used to work hard, but then fell off on their efforts? Or do would you rather be known as someone who is successful, determined, and responsible? I know for a fact, employers and companies really want responsible, determined and successful individuals working for them. If you start off well, but then soon slack off just because you think you feel too tired, or the assignment is too difficult, or you're just bored, then there's no real way a good employer is going to want to hire you and/or renew your contract/work agreement. You alone are ultimately responsible for your own reputation. Invest time and energy into always doing things the right way and on-time and you'll improve your chances of succeeding in both your professional and personal life. You don't have to be flawless, but you do have to commit to doing the very best that you can possibly do.
Fellow graduating seniors, we do have a lot to be proud of. Many of us have committed ourselves to a legacy of excellence. It is not easy to push ourselves to stay on top of our game, but the results will be worth the work. Hard work always pays off, even if it doesn't happen immediately. Remember that saying "good things come to those who wait"? So, I'd like to encourage you to stay patient and in the meantime continue to commit to excellence and stay motivated and enthusiastic. If we've worked as hard as we can, then we're in a good place. Don't give up on working hard and staying driven. Success will never come to those who are apathetic, negative, and/or lazy. You are capable of being amazing.
Have a wonderful week and if you celebrate Easter, then happy early Easter. I wish you a safe, healthy, and fun time with family and friends.
XOXO
Chloe
I cannot believe it's already April! I have less than 5 weeks left of college and then it's off to the real world. It's been a pretty hectic time for me as I'm trying my best to wrap up last projects, papers, and study for exams. For me, and many other graduating seniors, it's so easy to want to give up. It's as our brains are saying, "You've already word had enough. You can slack off a bit." BUT... Do NOT fall for that trap. It may seem like such an easy and nice way to relax after working so hard, but I know for a fact that it will hurt your prestige. While it may seem like your school grades will not affect your likelihood of scoring that ideal job, it will. Do you really want to be known as the person who used to work hard, but then fell off on their efforts? Or do would you rather be known as someone who is successful, determined, and responsible? I know for a fact, employers and companies really want responsible, determined and successful individuals working for them. If you start off well, but then soon slack off just because you think you feel too tired, or the assignment is too difficult, or you're just bored, then there's no real way a good employer is going to want to hire you and/or renew your contract/work agreement. You alone are ultimately responsible for your own reputation. Invest time and energy into always doing things the right way and on-time and you'll improve your chances of succeeding in both your professional and personal life. You don't have to be flawless, but you do have to commit to doing the very best that you can possibly do.
Fellow graduating seniors, we do have a lot to be proud of. Many of us have committed ourselves to a legacy of excellence. It is not easy to push ourselves to stay on top of our game, but the results will be worth the work. Hard work always pays off, even if it doesn't happen immediately. Remember that saying "good things come to those who wait"? So, I'd like to encourage you to stay patient and in the meantime continue to commit to excellence and stay motivated and enthusiastic. If we've worked as hard as we can, then we're in a good place. Don't give up on working hard and staying driven. Success will never come to those who are apathetic, negative, and/or lazy. You are capable of being amazing.
Have a wonderful week and if you celebrate Easter, then happy early Easter. I wish you a safe, healthy, and fun time with family and friends.
XOXO
Chloe
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