Ohio State’s English department contains multitudes.
We examine literature, interpret and perform plays, and study the intersections of writing and culture. We analyze video games; we consider comics and fandoms; we study and produce digital media. We craft stories, poems, and essays. We author research papers, submit grant proposals, compile technical reports.
What doors can English open for you?
What Can You Do With an English Major?
“Being an English major taught me to be fearless,” says Lauren Culley ‘05. That fearlessness helped her found the wildly popular Columbus-based coffee shop, Fox in the Snow.
Molly Becker ’13 stresses that what she learned in her English major, clarity and concision, is important in any work setting, but it’s likely especially helpful in her work with the editorial team for the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Sarah Bach ’21 strongly believes the English major prepared her to enter a competitive work force—not only did she learn the writing and analysis skills that helped her land a job, she also learned the rhetorical concepts that allow her to excel in her SEO work.
“Being an English major taught me to be fearless,” says Lauren Culley ‘05. That fearlessness helped her found the wildly popular Columbus-based coffee shop, Fox in the Snow.
Molly Becker ’13 stresses that what she learned in her English major, clarity and concision, is important in any work setting, but it’s likely especially helpful in her work with the editorial team for the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Sarah Bach ’21 strongly believes the English major prepared her to enter a competitive work force—not only did she learn the writing and analysis skills that helped her land a job, she also learned the rhetorical concepts that allow her to excel in her SEO work.
Student Organizations
Whether you're an English major or not, get involved in one of the outstanding English-related student organizations!
English Undergraduate Organization (EUGO)
EUGO meets every other week and hosts events from guest lectures to trivia nights to group outings to the Book Loft. To stay up to date on everything that EUGO is doing, join the EUGO GroupMe!
Mosaic Magazine
Mosaic Magazine is an entirely undergraduate-run literary magazine. You can get involved by submitting your artwork or writing, or by applying to be on the editorial staff.
Sigma Tau Delta
Sigma Tau Delta, the Ohio State chapter of the English honor society, hosts events open to all students, whether or not you’re a member of the honor society! To learn more and stay up to date on all that Sigma Tau Delta is up to, join the Sigma Tau Delta GroupMe!
English Undergraduate Organization (EUGO)
EUGO meets every other week and hosts events from guest lectures to trivia nights to group outings to the Book Loft. To stay up to date on everything that EUGO is doing, join the EUGO GroupMe!
Mosaic Magazine
Mosaic Magazine is an entirely undergraduate-run literary magazine. You can get involved by submitting your artwork or writing, or by applying to be on the editorial staff.
Sigma Tau Delta
Sigma Tau Delta, the Ohio State chapter of the English honor society, hosts events open to all students, whether or not you’re a member of the honor society! To learn more and stay up to date on all that Sigma Tau Delta is up to, join the Sigma Tau Delta GroupMe!
Undergraduate Events
The English department hosts a wide variety of events open to everyone, no matter your rank or major — we look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming undergraduate events!
Career Preparation for English Majors—PebblePad and ePortfolio
September 26, 4-5:30, 311 Denney Hall
“What are you going to do with an English major?” You may have heard that question a few times since declaring your major, and we’re here to tell you that the English major prepares you for almost any career path! But it can be challenging to describe exactly how your coursework has developed important career readiness skills—that’s where an ePortfolio comes in! In this workshop, we’ll talk about ways that you can use PebblePad (or any ePortfolio tool) to document your development of in-demand career skills so that you’re ready for any job opportunity that might come your way!
English Alumni Author Panel
October 3, 5:30 pm, 311 Denney Hall
Jess Everlee and Thao Thai, two Department of English alumni and published romance authors will join us to discuss their experience getting published in the romance genre, and answer your questions about their journey from Ohio State to where they are today.
Career Preparation for English Majors—PebblePad and ePortfolio
September 26, 4-5:30, 311 Denney Hall
“What are you going to do with an English major?” You may have heard that question a few times since declaring your major, and we’re here to tell you that the English major prepares you for almost any career path! But it can be challenging to describe exactly how your coursework has developed important career readiness skills—that’s where an ePortfolio comes in! In this workshop, we’ll talk about ways that you can use PebblePad (or any ePortfolio tool) to document your development of in-demand career skills so that you’re ready for any job opportunity that might come your way!
English Alumni Author Panel
October 3, 5:30 pm, 311 Denney Hall
Jess Everlee and Thao Thai, two Department of English alumni and published romance authors will join us to discuss their experience getting published in the romance genre, and answer your questions about their journey from Ohio State to where they are today.