Should I major in English?

Tyu00368
Tue, 12 Feb 2019 01:31:51 +0000

Hi, everyone. I’m an International student from China who is accepted by a Top 20 LAC. I’m passionate about English literature and Creative Writing(specially fictions). Among my fellow International students from China I’m indeed a rare breed. I had been studying in America for 3 years in a private day school and living by myself for most of the time. I loved studying here and my love for literature propels me to reach for higher education. While I’m full of expectation about my upcoming college life, the concern about my career prospect looms: can I find a job as an international student with a English degree?
My performance on AP literature and other English classes back in my high school impressed my teacher and classmates, so I’m pretty confident about my speech and writing when compared with native students. However, according to what I read on other threads, the result of applying for h1b is very unpredictable, and for this reason many corporations has become reluctant to hire International Students.
Considering such situation, my plan to major in English is under questions. Do you think it is possible for media industry, like Washington Posts or New Yorker, to sponsor a writer or journalist’s H1B? Though writing is unrestrained by geographical location, I’d be much appreciative for a “cultured” working environment like New York. If not, I may plan to pursue an English Literature PHD.