Is it easy to get a job as an English major?
很好的问题! You might think that the only options an English major have in the career world are to write or teach. Truth is, there are many opportunities for English graduates. 事实上, SPU English alums are doctors, 律师, 部长, 企业家, 父母, 高管, 艺术家, 音乐家, 以及介于两者之间的一切. But sometimes it isn’t obvious how to get “there” from “here.” So you might take GS 3001, an internship and job strategies course designed specifically for Arts and Humanities majors. You can also get information about internships and jobs from the 就业中心 and 调用. You may also want to try out a job you’re interested in through SPU's 辅导项目.
How do I become an English major?
After you’ve taken a few English courses and done well, we recommend that you talk with a professor you know and discuss the possibility of majoring 用英语. After that, it’s easy: just submit an online 应用程序 through your 横幅 account. But remember that before applying you must have an average GPA of 2.0或更高.
Are there any scholarships offered through the major?
绝对! 的 Demaray奖学金 are endowed scholarships offered annually to juniors who are dedicated to the study of literature and to writing as a means of discovery. To find out more about these and other scholarships, check with 学生财务服务.
How do I know what English courses are being offered?
只需查看 课程列表 here on the English website to find English classes you can take in the quarter you want to take them in. You can also check out more general listings in the SPU time schedule.
How do I make a faculty advising appointment?
Simply contact your advisor and he or she will be glad to meet with you. If you don’t have an advisor yet, choose one on 横幅, preferably a professor you know already from one of your English classes.
How do I get help with writing?
在SPU, we won’t leave you hanging when you’re looking for help editing, 概述, or revising your written word. 的 Research, Reading, and Writing Studio in the Ames 图书馆 provides writing tutors that can consult with you on issues you’re having with writing. You can schedule an appointment ahead of time or visit during drop-in hours.
我怎样才能得到实习机会?
SPU 就业中心 and 调用 can help you get started on your internship search. 他们有联系, 数据库, and suggestions for searching that go a long way toward helping you find an internship.
Does the English major have study abroad opportunities?
是的! 的 most out of any SPU major, in fact! For more information on the English Department’s study abroad programs, visit SPU's 留学网站.
Is the English major difficult?
“Challenging” would be a better word to describe the English major. Picture yourself among stacks of novels, scouring critical essays, fueled by lots of caffeine. Sometimes you’ll be reading one Shakespeare play per week. Other times, you’ll be rewriting and revising one story for a whole quarter. 的 English major is time-consuming and rigorous, yes. But don’t let that scare you off: at the same time, you will have the opportunity to discover new things about humanity, 信仰, 和自我. Class discussions are lively, fun, and very open. Professors in the department offer their time and help to make sure you do the best you can in their classes; they won’t leave you in the dust. And ultimately, the hard work will pay off, when you receive a shining and glorious B.A. 用英语.