Also No Need to Fill Out a FAFSA to Read Some Books

UVA English professor Mark Edmundson’s argues that, despite employability concerns, all college students should consider the English major, as it “means pursuing the most important subject of all — being a human being.” Reading books is a pretty fun way to learn! But also: It sure would be nice to have a marketable skill after you rack up a billion dollars in debt. If I could go back, I’d have chosen either Spanish (don’t speak a word!) or nursing. Skills.

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