Now, I majored in English and I’m happy as can be. Just know that an English Major can do just about anything because 1. you’re going to learn how to think analytically, learn how to write anything, and, hopefully, learn the art of rhetoric. Because, truly, rhetoric and political science go together like buttah and bread, baby.

Also, if you’re not sure, just minor in something else that interests you.

True, Michael Crichton, John Grisham–they were not English Majors, however, out of 100 per cent, they probably represent about .02 of successful writers out there.

That’s like saying, “the kid who starred in terminator 2 was picked off the street.”

What about the other actors in Hollywood? Did they have to work hard for the craft? Sure.

Just do what is in your heart. Follow your dreams. The rest of it will fall into place along the way, but if you stay true to yourself you’ll at least have that. And, if at the end of 4 years you hate your degree, go to grad school and master in something else. For ten years I lived in misery because I was either learning or doing something I hated.

Good luck!