5 Signs You’re an English Major at UNCW

Casey McAnarney Student Contributor, University of North Carolina - Wilmington

UNCW Contributor Student Contributor, University of North Carolina - Wilmington

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UNCW chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

1. Morton feels like a second home.

Every time you walk up to those old brick steps and the towering Pillars of Knowledge, you feel at home. Your professors, advisors, classrooms, and fellow English majors are all in this building and with all of your English classes, you might end up spending more time in Morton than in your apartment.

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2. You’ve been asked to participate in the English-in-Action showcase or to judge the high school version.

At one point you will either participate in the English-in-Action showcase or a past English professor who looked highly upon you will ask you to judge the showcase at a local high school. Either way, you are with your people.

3.You’ve experienced classes with fewer than 10 students, sometimes fewer than five.

As an English major, you will at some point experience a 300-level editing or seminar style literary studies class in which there were fewer than 10 students. This is great because you get to know your teachers on a more personal level, and they can focus on education more. Unfortunately, this can easily go sour if you forget to do your homework.

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4. You get excited to order or rent new books for class.

Though you miss the money in your bank account, you get a little excited about a novel you have not yet read.

5. And, finally, your One Card and access to books in Randall Library are your best friends.

It’s ideal to avoid using your own money for books, so a UNCW One Card and access to a treasure trove of literature like Randall Library is a true blessing.

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