How I became an English Major
By Dakota DiBenedetto
DiBenedetto
Since I could remember I have loved reading and writing. However, majoring in English was not always my first choice as I thought all that could come from it was teaching or writing in newspapers. I was always a great writer, but I thought all that would come from it was becoming a teacher if I became an English major.
Originally, I was a Biology major which was swiftly changed when I became a sophomore and I realized it was not the best for me. Since, changing my major to English I have been happier as it was something I knew I wanted to do.
Through research and the help of an informative poster beside an elevator, I was made aware of the many things I could do with my major and made the switch. Today, I am a junior English major with a business minor and the new Social Media Intern for the Language, Literature, and Philosophy Department at Tennessee State University.
As I start this journey, I am ecstatic
about this new opportunity, as it allows me to dive deeper into what an English
degree can offer. During this internship, I hope to attract more students to
the LLP Department and what we offer. I hope to learn more about what being an
English major has to offer and offer those same opportunities to others.
