“A lot of the things that I learn as an English major are so versatile. Critical thinking, analytic skills, communication skills, all of these can be applied to any field. There is nothing that I have learned as an English major that I would consider useless or impractical to any field. Also, I couldn’t cut it as a rock and roll star.
“It is my opinion that writing is the greatest invention of mankind. The ability to communicate is part of what makes human beings. Writing is memory etched in permanency. Writing is knowledge communicated, and knowledge is power. This is why I love English. This is why I love being an English major.
“I chose to study english because I loved reading and writing. Now, I am studying english because of the value of the knowledge I’ll gain. To study English is to study life, or rather examine the varying yet universal truths of the human condition. A book, a pile of paper with words on them, is the key that can unlock the gates to new perspectives and understandings of the people and the world around me. It’s helped me develop a critical eye and mind, I am able to see more now than I ever have before.”
“I'm an English major because I believe that made up stories matter. Because I get a thrill out of picking apart a text, an argument, or a sentence. But most of all, I'm an English major because learning effective writing, reading, and speaking gives me power. I love UVU's English department because it feels small in a big school, and it's easy to get to know other students and professors who are all incredibly smart and respectful.”