tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post1197881423095659359..comments2023-07-01T04:28:54.959-05:00Comments on The Enchanted Writer: What You Can Do With An English Degree Pt 1Andrea Teaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050710871603076745noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-26956910146154543082012-10-22T16:32:26.794-05:002012-10-22T16:32:26.794-05:00Wow, Mina. this is great advice and GREATLY apprec...Wow, Mina. this is great advice and GREATLY appreciated. I have struggled for a while myself between the practical and my passion, so far I'm going with my passion and what you have told me really helps me feel good about the choice! Thanks so much.Andrea Teaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050710871603076745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-55047872746065626342012-10-20T20:33:38.906-05:002012-10-20T20:33:38.906-05:00I think I know why teachers quit in their first th...I think I know why teachers quit in their first three years - all the damned politics. For reals.<br /><br />My day job is in higher ed admin, and I have this to say about what degrees folks should get - they should go for the ones they passionately want. A fall-back plan is meant to be worked on when you've taken Plan A as far as you can. If you're working on Plan B at the same time, you won't get anywhere with Plan A because a house divided against itself cannot stand. And I'll tell y'all another thing: plenty of folks who went with the "safe" degrees lost their jobs with the economic meltdown of 2008. Folks gotta do what they love. ::gets off soapbox::<br /><a href="http://minalobo.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-blogfest-is-announced.html" rel="nofollow">Mina's Resurrection Blogfest!</a>Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-42781198639785935362012-10-14T20:03:34.526-05:002012-10-14T20:03:34.526-05:00Thanks Zoe!Thanks Zoe!Andrea Teaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050710871603076745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-45597885622623967282012-10-14T15:20:53.703-05:002012-10-14T15:20:53.703-05:00This is a very valuable post!
I can't wait fo...This is a very valuable post!<br /><br />I can't wait for the next installment. ^_^Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-61490280559980750912012-10-10T11:35:41.903-05:002012-10-10T11:35:41.903-05:00That is great, I can tell that you have a real pas...That is great, I can tell that you have a real passion for teaching. Good luck and let me know how everything goes! :)Andrea Teaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050710871603076745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-54054940918876181992012-10-09T22:04:21.224-05:002012-10-09T22:04:21.224-05:00I plan to do my MA in creative writing, I am going...I plan to do my MA in creative writing, I am going to try for a scholarship in Australia. I want to teach creative writing and do creative writing. I feel writing can fulfill my life. ;)Nobuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00245598981198856011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-32893788744681600192012-10-09T13:31:10.088-05:002012-10-09T13:31:10.088-05:00Thanks Nobu, It is good to hear from someone who h...Thanks Nobu, It is good to hear from someone who has completed their degree in English. It sounds like you are glad you did it. I agree that studying literature has helped me become a better writer and a better person. What do you plan to do next? :)Andrea Teaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050710871603076745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-26578785468519322012-10-09T13:29:37.474-05:002012-10-09T13:29:37.474-05:00I am finding out that my school has internships an...I am finding out that my school has internships and publishing opportunities at the school level, which is probably the best thing about going for an English degree.Andrea Teaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050710871603076745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-5300715049515300202012-10-09T13:27:12.223-05:002012-10-09T13:27:12.223-05:00I know exactly what you mean, Michael. I see a lot...I know exactly what you mean, Michael. I see a lot of jobs that just require a degree of any kind. An English major at my school means taking a few classes that are different, but academia is a whole other beast from publishing. I am going to take classes on American and British literature, write essays, and write short stories. These might be helpful, but nothing that a person couldn't do on their own. I am cheering you on for becoming a full-time novelist and living the dream. You have the talent and tenacity for it! :)Andrea Teaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050710871603076745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-57995415853461432212012-10-09T13:23:25.723-05:002012-10-09T13:23:25.723-05:00So glad you are liking the post. I just read a boo...So glad you are liking the post. I just read a book on High School teaching, it was a real eye-opener. I had no idea how hard it is. But, I can imagine it would be incredibly rewarding as well. :)Andrea Teaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050710871603076745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-8660383259911849792012-10-09T13:22:30.656-05:002012-10-09T13:22:30.656-05:00That is awesome Nicole. I think it is great when a...That is awesome Nicole. I think it is great when a person can do what they love as their job. :)Andrea Teaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050710871603076745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-9372211412863561602012-10-09T13:21:41.201-05:002012-10-09T13:21:41.201-05:00Thanks L.G.!Thanks L.G.!Andrea Teaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050710871603076745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-82184262852284148992012-10-09T13:21:20.775-05:002012-10-09T13:21:20.775-05:00Thanks Insomniac, I still struggle with doubts abo...Thanks Insomniac, I still struggle with doubts about my degree choice, but I figure any degree is better than no degree. The appeal of the practical is always there (why can't I just love engineering or medicine?) hehe. <br /><br />I'm glad you are enjoying the information so far. :)Andrea Teaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050710871603076745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-40561509965960240162012-10-09T00:37:24.873-05:002012-10-09T00:37:24.873-05:00Thank you for the valuable information and also th...Thank you for the valuable information and also the happy realization that I did my degree in English. Studying literature has bettered my life. Now I look ahead and I know what I want to do next. Nobuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00245598981198856011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-46794566354360181382012-10-08T21:48:54.621-05:002012-10-08T21:48:54.621-05:00If I could go back, I'd get an English degree....If I could go back, I'd get an English degree. I thought a business degree would be more practical and useful since I didn't want to be an English teacher. Since I've been out of college, the jobs I've had required a degree, but it didn't matter what the degree was in. It was more about the ability to learn and on the job training. But I can't wait to be a full time novelist! That's the dream, right?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060064276650474244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-48117030228300091222012-10-08T19:44:36.927-05:002012-10-08T19:44:36.927-05:00Great idea for a post. It'll be fun to see wha...Great idea for a post. It'll be fun to see what you have to say about the others. I think a high school English teacher would be a fun job. Of course I've never taught, so what do I know!Suzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502606950280751205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-51531891802731684512012-10-08T19:29:02.142-05:002012-10-08T19:29:02.142-05:00Nice post! I went the PR route for my day job, and...Nice post! I went the PR route for my day job, and I love it. I can still use my writing and creativity skills every day. ;)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-29353753352414606282012-10-08T17:40:23.702-05:002012-10-08T17:40:23.702-05:00This was an awesome post! I'm looking forward...This was an awesome post! I'm looking forward to the rest of them!L.G. Keltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102584452047598477.post-75081014449944718942012-10-08T14:58:14.764-05:002012-10-08T14:58:14.764-05:00Great post! This is all very helpful information, ...Great post! This is all very helpful information, especially now. I wanted to major in English but I felt very pessimistic about my chances of becoming a published author (and teaching didn't appeal to me) so I majored in business instead. The benefits were negligible, and I really wish I had believed in myself and majored in English as I'm sure there's a lot for an aspiring author to learn. <br /><br />Looking forward to part 2 - I actually did a little bit of news writing. Once.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com