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The Student’s Story

the student's story
I’m in my 2nd year doing English at Leeds University, and I’ve spent the summer on a work experience
programme
. I was working for a new company selling ethical products over the internet –
and it’s really opened my eyes to the variety of careers you can do with English. I did English
because I enjoy it, but I don’t mind admitting that I was quite worried about the sort of job
that I’d get at the end of it. I’d assumed that I’d have to do something in the media, something
which involved a lot of reading and writing. Instead, I’ve met a lot of English graduates doing
all sorts of jobs – and earning a lot more than I expected! I’ve met a web developer, a publisher,
people doing Public Relations – all sorts. The summer’s really encouraged me to think about a wider
range of careers – I’m going to choose the job that’s right for me.
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