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

Major of the Month: Jennifer Brown

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Nancy Drew and Stephen King inspired this senior, now minoring in Creative Writing and Sociology of Law. She recommends courses on children's literature and dead bodies.

Major of the Month: Lianna Matt

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The Executive Director of THE WAKE recommends attending the English Undergraduate Conference!

Major Sarah Brewer on an island in Scotlan

Major of the Month: Sarah Brewer

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Double majoring in English and Art History sets up this senior for a career in the archives.

English major Lucas Paulson in front of mountains in Chile

Major of the Month: Lucas Paulson

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This Global Studies double major, who has interned with refugee and human rights organizations, recommends English's post-colonial courses.

English majors Lisa Tolles and Lisa Vang

Majors of the Month: Lisa Tolles and Lisa Vang

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Community internships led these two creative writing minors to edit and publish a literary magazine of high school students' work.

Major of the Month: Ryan Christopherson

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Want to gain writing skills and confidence? Go to professor office hours, advises this peer counselor

Major of the Month: Mica Standing Soldier

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This senior is using skills honed in English to change the world.

Major Martha Amdahl after a paintball experience

Major of the Month: Martha Amdahl

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Get to know your peer advisor, a pre-law student who recommends reading Shakespeare "because his influence is everywhere."

Major of the Month: Dylan Scott

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"Critical thinking isn't a fad," declares the Minnesota Daily Editor-in-Chief re: majoring in English.

Major Laura Schmidt with the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen

Major of the Month: Laura Schmidt

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Her ideal job? Luring people to the theater, says this English-Strat Com double major.

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