Alyssa Evans
Graduated: 2023, English Major

“My English degree at MSVU has greatly helped me in my pursuit of becoming a teacher.
Throughout my degree, I have developed amazing analyzing and critical thinking skills, which I
have been able to actively apply to my everyday life. My degree has improved my English
language capabilities and communication skills, which have already proved to be extremely
useful in my Bachelor of Education program. I aspire to one day travel abroad to teach English,
and feel that my degree has strengthened my confidence in the English language, as well as my
ability to teach it to others!”

Darcy Eisan
Graduated: 2020, English Major; 2022, English Honours Certificate

“Studying English literature and theory has changed the way I look at and consider everything. I am able to approach all aspects of life – personal, academic and professional – with a sharper, more thoughtful and critical eye and ear.”

Noah Wiegers
Graduated: 2021, English Major / Writing Minor

“Whether it’s composing business emails to potential employers, to setting terms of employment in conversation, I’ve found that my confident grasp of rhetorical practices and linguistic knowledge that I developed during my degree are essential to thriving in any career.”

Kenya Thompson
Graduated: 2020, Public Policy Studies Major / English Minor

“In my experience, an English education gives you an appreciation and proficiency for the written word that is deeply valuable and of great utility—particularly when you’re staring down the triple threat of an empty Word document, a pulsating cursor, and a looming deadline.”

Nicole Sparks
Graduated: 2020, Family Studies Concentration / English Minor

“As a teacher, I strongly believe that it is important that elementary school students have the ability to use their creative side when writing. My English minor has given me a stronger understanding of creative writing.”

Hailey Stapleton
Graduated: 2016, English Major / Psychology Minor

“Aside from being incredibly academically and intellectually enriching, my English degree was a prerequisite for both teaching abroad and getting into grad school.”