Update On Life.

So.....it's been a bit quiet on here lately as my life's been a bit hectic what with my exams, passing my driving test (YAY) and starting my new college course.




See I passed all of my A levels (C in English) at mid-level grades but the only one I enjoyed was English. I thought that there is no point studying English at University as I don't ever want to be a teacher.


This is where I was wrong.




I now study a photography course at college and I was wondering what to do with my life when I finish this course in 2 years' time. Then I thought, 'you know what? I love English.' and if studying English is what's going to make me happy then that's what I'm going to try next. I'll finish this photography course first though as I'm no quitter (and I'm getting distinctions!!). I prefer editing photos to taking them though so I think that a career in something as practical as photography isn't for me. I need something quiet and wordy :) #wordnerd




Here is a link to some of my work: http://www.viewbug.com/member/lizzie32




A career in English may sound odd, I mean really, is studying it necessary? Thing is, you've got to do what you love. I have found a wonderful little English Literature course at a University near me so I am excited for that, but I am a little worried that this narrows down my career paths quite a lot. After all, can't anyone learn English if they put their mind to it? It's not exactly a skill.




Or so I thought.




Studying English involves analytical skills, imaginative skills, obviously reading and writing but also interpretation and looking for hidden meanings. You learn a lot about history and cultures and influences on famous authors and poets too. This means that there are many career paths open to you if you choose to study English. These include: publishing, writing books, poems, plays and film scripts, teaching at any level, journalism in any area and even jobs such as being a critic or examiner.


I am a little bit worried that if I choose to go into a specialist career such a journalism then I should do a journalism course, but if there's one thing I've learnt over the past year of stressing and worrying about what to do with my life, it's that you have to stop yourself from looking too far into the future. Anything could happen at any time to change your entire life so don't worry about it so much. That's why I'm going to study a subject I love, and then once I'm on it I'll learn a lot more about the careers open to me and I can choose one then.