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Melpk16

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  • Birthday 08/09/1988

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    Toledo, OH
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    Books!
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    English Lit/Communications

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  1. Thank you all, I appreciate the advice! I certainly don't HATE teaching- my original major was actually English education and I have worked as an assistant in my local school system. I am happy to teach in order to secure funding however, I know that I am not interested in a teaching career.
  2. That is great advice and thank you for the suggestions!
  3. Thanks for your reply! I am interested in MA or MFA programs mainly because I want to continue developing the skills I would need to be a successful editor. I know that many people think the grad degree isn't worth it however, I am pretty set on it. Many of my professors have also recommended that I seek out a grad degree since I am so interested in the field. Since I was out of school for roughly 3 years I don't feel like I will be completely prepared for a career once I graduate from undergrad. I plan to apply for internship positions to gain experience also, as I know that is just as important. My current school has a fairly decent program but I think I would benefit greatly from attending a larger, more reputable program. I am very interested in 18-20th century british lit but since I'm only in my Junior year I haven't been exposed to many other areas yet. I really enjoy fiction so if I went for the MFA that would be my focus- I don't dislike poetry but it certainly isn't my favorite. I have gathered that the MFA might be better suited for my career goals, as good writers tend to make good editors.
  4. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions....

  5. Hello everyone! I have recently made the decision to apply to grad school and I need some advice/suggestions on which schools would be ideal for my situation. I am 25 years old and currently in my Junior year of undergrad. I had to take a few years off due to some financial aid issues (long story) but It actually worked out for the best. I am much more focused and ambitious now than I was right out of high school. I am majoring in English Lit with a minor in Communications and my dream is to work in editing. I have also developed an interest in writing however, I haven't gotten a ton of experience yet. I will be applying to the senior honors program in the spring and I plan to take the GRE this summer. I have a good relationship with the honors advisor at my school- she actually approached me while I was her student to suggest that I flip-flop my major and minor (which I did) because she thought I had strong writing skills. I am from the midwest and I go to a fairly small university in Ohio. I am desperate to move away from home and I would love to live in a big city- Chicago is definitely my ideal location but I am open to almost anywhere. My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost nine years and while we can handle long distance if necessary, we would prefer to stay in the same city. He graduated from law school a little over a year ago and would be able to work in Chicago, Ohio or Michigan without having to retake the bar exam. If I was given a good opportunity elsewhere we would make it work, he is very supportive. I have no interest in teaching as a career and while researching schools it seems as though many grad programs are geared towards teaching. I would be open to a TA position or something while in school to gain the experience or funding. Please please please help me weed out which schools would be the best fit for me! Thanks for your help!
  6. Melpk16

    Advice Please

    Hello everyone! I have recently made the decision to apply to grad school and I need some advice/suggestions on which schools would be ideal for my situation. I am 25 years old and currently in my Junior year of undergrad. I had to take a few years off due to some financial aid issues (long story) but It actually worked out for the best. I am much more focused and ambitious now than I was right out of high school. I am majoring in English Lit with a minor in Communications and my dream is to work in editing. I have also developed an interest in writing however, I haven't gotten a ton of experience yet. I will be applying to the senior honors program in the spring and I plan to take the GRE this summer. I have a good relationship with the honors advisor at my school- she actually approached me while I was her student to suggest that I flip-flop my major and minor (which I did) because she thought I had strong writing skills. I am from the midwest and I go to a fairly small university in Ohio. I am desperate to move away from home and I would love to live in a big city- Chicago is definitely my ideal location but I am open to almost anywhere. My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost nine years and while we can handle long distance if necessary, we would prefer to stay in the same city. He graduated from law school a little over a year ago and would be able to work in Chicago, Ohio or Michigan without having to retake the bar exam. If I was given a good opportunity elsewhere we would make it work, he is very supportive. I have no interest in teaching as a career and while researching schools it seems as though many grad programs are geared towards teaching. I would be open to a TA position or something while in school to gain the experience or funding. Please please please help me weed out which schools would be the best fit for me! Thanks for your help!
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