Why did I choose Literature:
I chose to study this course since only a few students take the course. Also, I have a big interest in reading and writing. These are the major reasons why I chose literature.
About my college education:
In studying Literature, I learned to think critically and question or weigh things. I learned how society moves and how oppression in the society works. I've learned a lot about gender issues and studies (feminism, lesbianism, queer studies and masculinity studies), a little of psychology through psychoanalysis, society and economics through marxism and others. What I learned are all theories but our teachers helped us to apply the theories in real life.
Subjects are easy if you are interested in studying them. Literary Theory is the hardest but the most fun since it needs a lot of hard-work due to the tremendous reading that you have to finish. It is also fun since the theories discussed are eye-opener and can be applied to the current situation of the nation and people.
The most enjoyable subject is the Gender Studies subject since as a person, I relate to people everyday and it is interesting to discover how gender affects the action of people, how gender has nothing to do with the biology of a person and how gender creates moral and political issues today.
Most exams are in essay, ten to fifteen pages each and double spaced. I think that having exams as essays is better compared to the objective type since objective questions only requires memorization (which is the lowest form of learning). Writing essays makes one coherent and develops research, critical and analytical skills. Passing the exams would be difficult if you are lazy, just follow the deadlines, format and have something sensible to say. You are going to pass.
You have to be patient and research oriented. You have to be disciplined in setting and following deadlines. You have to be open-minded and open to suggestions and criticism of other people.
My current job:
I am a content writer for a Korean company that provides web hosting solutions. I write product reviews and descriptions. Also, I am working part-time as an article writer for blogs situated in USA.
How long did it take to find a job:
I got hired even before I graduated. We were given 2 weeks break before graduation, I applied and luckily, got hired.
Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course:
Just love what you are doing. Studying Literature is a passion and it will become play when you really love it. Literature will give you different point of views, experiences and knowledge. Embrace them with warm hugs.
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