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How to Break Into Copywriting
Hey, it's Alyssa here! In the spirit of fresh starts and new opportunities, I sat down with one of our long-time friends of Dear English Major, Nicki Krawczyk.
Set Yourself Up For Success: 7 Tips For Setting Goals
It’s kind of cheesy, but I have always liked the saying “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Especially when it comes to long-term goals, I believe that this is definitely true. Goals help us spend our time intentionally, stay focused and motivated, and measure our growth and successes.
Is Study Abroad the Right Choice for You? Read These English Majors' Study Abroad Stories
At some point in your college career, the opportunity may arise for you to be able to study abroad. Studying abroad is a truly valuable and life-changing experience for students of all majors.
Passion vs. Practicality: Why I Changed My Major
About 80 percent of students in the United States end up changing their major at least once, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. I am one of them! Yes, me, the girl who decided she was going to be an Elementary Education teacher when she was 16.
Communication Tips From English Majors: How to Successfully Navigate Conversations on Politics
No matter how you voted or how you're feeling about the outcome of the 2016 U.S. election, one thing is certain: We need strong communicators now more than ever.
To Blog or Not to Blog?
Warming up to the idea of blogging took me a good deal of time, and I can explain my reasoning in two short sentences: Every hour spent blogging is an hour I could be working on a paid project. Why would I spend time blogging (for FREE!) when I could be making money editing?
The Politics of Communicating [SURVEY]
No matter how you voted or how you're feeling about the outcome of the U.S. election, one thing is certain: We need strong communicators now more than ever.
Whether you're trying to understand those who feel differently than you, trying to successfully communicate your own ideas, or just trying to figure out how to have a basic conversation with someone who feels differently than you, it can be hard. It can be hard to figure out the best way to communicate our feelings, ideas, and beliefs, and in many ways, learning how to do these things is what being an English major is all about!
From conversations at Thanksgiving with loved ones that turn political to Facebook comment sections that spiral out of control, communication is happening everywhere. We want your advice and tips on how to best communicate with those who may have differing opinions.
Please fill out the survey below. Your name and response could be included in an upcoming article on DearEnglishMajor.com.
