Reflective Narrative
When browsing for classes for the spring semester of 2012, I searched through the available writing arts courses and stumbled across “Careers in Writing Arts.” The class seemed as though it would come in handy. Maybe I could finally answer my father when he asks me, “Alaina what on earth are you going to do with a degree in writing arts?” So I decided to register. A few weeks into the semester the class began. I sat with ten of my peers wondering what we had gotten ourselves into. The majority of the group was already graduating, but there were a few of us, including myself, that still had some time before we got fitted for a cap and gown. But my thought was, the earlier I learn the ropes the better. Now, six weeks later I am more knowledgeable about writing arts careers as well as graduate school then I ever thought possible. I completed a ten-page research paper on how to take on the graduate school process and created an online portfolio for myself. I also listened to my fellow writing arts students talk about several professions in the writing arts career such as how to get works published, be a copy writer, and being a poet. It was a significant amount of work to pull together in such a short time, but well worth it in the long run. I now feel fully prepared to apply for graduate school as well as job opportunities.
I believe a course like this should be required for every major. Yes many majors such as engineering and early childhood education prepare you for very specific jobs, but other majors like sociology, English, communications, and writing arts have an endless amount of possibilities. No student would reject a course like this. It is only better preparing individuals for their future. It also may open up doors for students that they may not have known existed. Having a course that is specifically based on careers eases anxiety of the big question everyone asks, “What are you doing after you graduate?” I now am able to answer that question with confidence- graduate school.
I believe a course like this should be required for every major. Yes many majors such as engineering and early childhood education prepare you for very specific jobs, but other majors like sociology, English, communications, and writing arts have an endless amount of possibilities. No student would reject a course like this. It is only better preparing individuals for their future. It also may open up doors for students that they may not have known existed. Having a course that is specifically based on careers eases anxiety of the big question everyone asks, “What are you doing after you graduate?” I now am able to answer that question with confidence- graduate school.