"As an English major, I learned critical thinking, writing, and asking questions, and professors fostered a community of learning about literary works and the human person--all of which led me to explore the topics further in graduate school.  After I finish my Master’s degree, I hope to become a teacher or a campus minister at a non-profit.  I am incredibly grateful to the English department for all they have done for me.”

"The English major allowed my writing and communication skills to develop and prepared me for the role of Marketing Project Coordinator.  Whether the experience of writing an article or having a consistent professional voice, the English major equipped me for the professional world and has allowed me to thrive in a marketing and project management setting.”

“The English major has prepared me for law school with reading analysis, concise and clear writing, and confident participation.  Also, the English major has given me an advantage in business school because it taught me how to organize my thoughts in a clear and effective manner, to manage time despite the number of assignments/essays I have due, and to reach out to professors for help.  Beyond academia, my English degree prepared me for my day job as a law clerk.  Because of my strength in writing and communication, I am trusted to write emails to clients, memorandums to courts, correspondence with opposing counsel, and other tasks.”

“As a Sales Development Consultant for the American Reading Company, I use the reading, writing, and analysis skills I gained from my English and Communication Majors to identify and meet potential partners’ needs and further the company’s mission of ensuring every child is reading on or above grade level.”

“Being in the English program at Saint A's gave me a far better understanding and appreciation for just how important literature and great novels are to people.  Each professor pushes students to dive deeper into a text, and they are supportive every step of the way.  It made me want to pursue a career in book manufacturing.”