English Major Spotlight: Jessica Pilon
This senior has studied Korean for five years and is considering teaching in Korea
Jessica Pilon is a recipient of the Donald V. Hawkins Scholarship
Year: Senior
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Why did you choose to major in English?
I have always loved to read, and it is my dream to become an editor after graduating.
Are you pursuing any majors, minors, internships, or interests outside your English major?
I have studied Korean for the last five years and am considering teaching English there for a time. I enjoy learning about different languages, and I believe that they help me to understand the English language better in the process.
What is a favorite book you read for an English class?
I think my current favorite would have to be Middlemarch by George Eliot.
What English courses would you recommend?
“Victorian Literatures & Cultures” and “Children’s Literature.”
What is your favorite thing about English's home?
My favorite thing about Pillsbury Hall is its location on campus.
