Meet Our Students

English majors are making a difference at the University and in surrounding communities.

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English Major Spotlight: Adelle Schlensker

Majoring in English and minoring in creative writing is preparing this senior for careers in many different fields.

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English Major Spotlight: Munira Adan

Minoring in Insect Science, this major is aiming for a career in academic medicine.

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English Major Spotlight: Amaya Thomas

This senior, also a conservation bio major, enjoys reading ecocriticism and speculative fiction.

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English Major Spotlight: Alexandra Erickson

This English major studied abroad at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England.

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English Major Spotlight: Claire Nelson

This aspiring novelist recommends getting to know other readers and aspiring writers through the English student group FUSE.

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English Major Spotlight: Rachel Dworshak

By earning the Certificate in Editing and Publishing, this English major prepares for a career.

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English Major Spotlight: Jackson Folstein

According to this English major, double majoring in history adds another layer to literature analysis.

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English Major Spotlight: Sofia Vivas

Double-majoring in English and Spanish has provided this student with opportunities "to reflect on the diversity that abounds in our world."

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English Major Spotlight: Lydia Morrell

The Minnesota Daily's managing editor recommends combining Journalism and English.

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English Major Spotlight: Kaitlyn Dobbins

This University of Minnesota Press intern is gaining an understanding of the publishing field.

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English Major Spotlight: Han Mallek

An English-Linguistics double major, this Tower Managing Editor encourages you to submit creative work to the lit arts magazine!

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English Major Spotlight: Lum Chi

This sophomore writes fiction, has interned with Great River Review, is "somewhat interested" in law school--and highly recommends taking a creative writing class.

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English Major Spotlight: Shannon Hofer-Pottala

This Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society member discovered her desired career path through her passion for English.

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English Major Spotlight: Drue Schwitters

Drue Schwittes is a fourth year English major planning on becoming a teacher.

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Major Spotlight: Marley Richmond

This major is a writing consultant at the Center for Writing’s Student Writing Support, as well as Co-Editor in Chief of The Tower and managing editor at The Wake

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Jack LaFontaine: Knight of the Oval

The Gopher hockey goalie finds joy and insight in analyzing texts (literary and otherwise).

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Major Spotlight: Amalia Oien

This senior is pursuing two minors, Creative Writing and Racial Justice in Urban Schooling.

Major Spotlight: Baz DeMar

Double majoring in Art History, this junior analyzes both text and visuals.

Major Spotlight: Halima Samatar

Minoring in African and African American Studies and History, this senior is doing an internship in Madrid (virtually).

Major Spotlight: Ann Petersen

Minoring in Chemistry, these major works with teens at the Minneapolis Central Library.