English Degree

Being an English major in college offers a host of different options when you enter the "real world."

I attended Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia from 1992- 1996. When I first enrolled at Virginia Tech, I was amazed at all of the possibilities and possible opportunities I would have within and outside of my major field of study.

Sometimes it takes a creative approach to utilize your college education. Here I describe my job hunt after college, as well as how I found my current career.

Obtaining a English degree can lead to the exploration of the world while making money. An English degree can lead to teaching overseas.

This article is directed towards recent graduates who are looking for jobs with a degree in English.

There are many jobs which one can pursue with an English Degree. Learn more about why you may want to become an English major.

Students interested in earning an English degree have a variety of career opportunities available to them.

Have you successfully completed or are you pursuing an English degree? Are you interested in finding a career that can offer competitive salary and a benefits package? Well my friend, you may be in luck.

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The recent college graduate transitions from the world of living in classrooms and completing term papers, to the world of responsibility and developing a career in their field of choice.

There are so many news story's about the economy and how we're just barely out of the recession. Can you imagine what this does for a college graduate of 2011? I can.

I've used an English degree to help a fortune 500 company, educate young people, and change this world into a more peaceful place to live.

When I graduated college with an English degree, job opportunities were scarce, and the competition was fierce. For now I'm a stay-at-home mom and a freelance writer/editor with hopes of going back into the work force when my daughters start school.

There are many options for English majors, but the decline of the publishing industry has made it more difficult to find work. It is important for English majors to obtain skills that aren't directly related to their career path.

The joke goes that people with a liberal arts degree ask questions like "Do you want fries with that?" I beg to differ.

A personal account on how my English Literature degree has assisted me in my post-graduate professions and everyday life.

Yes, a degree in English or other liberal arts fields can set you on a path toward a rewarding and fulfilling career. But thinking ahead and getting an early start on a smart, post-college action plan could make your path much smoother.

What one actually does with a degree in English is a frequent question not just from those pursuing the degree but also everyone they encounter. In short, not much.

I paired a Human Communication degree with an English degree. Strange? People often tell me that they find these two degrees an unlikely pairing, but what's unlikely about this pairing?

This article follows my journey from deciding to major in English to my job as a college English tutor.

Considering finishing your English studies online? Many top schools in the U.S. offer students programs in the English major that they can complete entirely online.

English Heritage membership guarantees free or lower cost entrance fees to historic British castles, palaces, stately homes and more. But is it worth the membership cost?

A quotable quote about the English language.

This is a report about the Jeremy Paxman book, The English, a Portrait of a People.

Are you interested in both English and Journalism? Which area of study should you earn your degree in?

After taking three English classes, I noticed something; not one assigned reading was relevant to the world today. I make my case for integrating contemporary, modern and popular works into English curriculum's at the college level.

How do you survive when you're sprung into the "real world"? Find out here...

There are lots of jobs out there for people with English degrees. Here are a few great options for recent English graduates.