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Majoring in English prepares you for an exciting career. Don’t miss this post by Paul T. Corrigan. An excerpt: You’re going to have to do a little work to get a job and build a meaningful career. (Put working on your writing at the top of the list!) Majoring in English isn’t just about preparing you for…
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