02-07-2024, 04:43 AM
English is a powerhouse degree. It equips you with a diverse set of job skills, including written communication, literary analysis (the examination of information), problem-solving, and critical thinking. I personally know two doctors and a few lawyers who pursued their undergraduate degrees in English.
When you study literature and the nature of language, you spend considerable time analyzing other authors' viewpoints and dissecting their thoughts, fostering the ability to listen and develop a sense of empathy. I find it to be an incredibly useful degree, and I believe you shouldn't shy away from it. You're young, have more time than some of the older folks who post on this forum, and I don't see the point of being in a rush.
While securing a job with an English degree might not be as straightforward as, for example, a nursing degree, the skills you acquire can help you find or create your own job.
I consider an English degree to be even more advantageous than psychology for the level of education you get. Even if you aspire to a future role in clinical psychology, it's not necessary to have a bachelor's degree in psychology. To practice clinical psychology, you need a master's degree, a license, and clinical hours.
If I were in your shoes, I would opt for an English degree and include science and psychology electives. Additionally, I would get business and IT certifications along the way. Also, I would probably volunteer and/or do internships in the areas I was most interested in.
Any Interdisciplinary Studies degree can be beneficial too, depending on whether you choose classes aligned with your career goals. If you're careful and selective, you might discover that a Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) with 2-3 minors is more advantageous for you than a degree with a specific major. Either way, once you've made up your mind, map out your route carefully, use Google Sheets or Excel, and stay on course. It sounds like TESU or UMPI is the way to go, but keep in mind that Liberty University (which is not often discussed on this forum due to price and a couple other issues) has a wonderful Interdisciplinary Studies program that will transfer trade school classes as credit; this is not the same as TESU's portfolio review. Good luck, and I look forward to reading updates on your journey.
When you study literature and the nature of language, you spend considerable time analyzing other authors' viewpoints and dissecting their thoughts, fostering the ability to listen and develop a sense of empathy. I find it to be an incredibly useful degree, and I believe you shouldn't shy away from it. You're young, have more time than some of the older folks who post on this forum, and I don't see the point of being in a rush.
While securing a job with an English degree might not be as straightforward as, for example, a nursing degree, the skills you acquire can help you find or create your own job.
I consider an English degree to be even more advantageous than psychology for the level of education you get. Even if you aspire to a future role in clinical psychology, it's not necessary to have a bachelor's degree in psychology. To practice clinical psychology, you need a master's degree, a license, and clinical hours.
If I were in your shoes, I would opt for an English degree and include science and psychology electives. Additionally, I would get business and IT certifications along the way. Also, I would probably volunteer and/or do internships in the areas I was most interested in.
Any Interdisciplinary Studies degree can be beneficial too, depending on whether you choose classes aligned with your career goals. If you're careful and selective, you might discover that a Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) with 2-3 minors is more advantageous for you than a degree with a specific major. Either way, once you've made up your mind, map out your route carefully, use Google Sheets or Excel, and stay on course. It sounds like TESU or UMPI is the way to go, but keep in mind that Liberty University (which is not often discussed on this forum due to price and a couple other issues) has a wonderful Interdisciplinary Studies program that will transfer trade school classes as credit; this is not the same as TESU's portfolio review. Good luck, and I look forward to reading updates on your journey.
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