a week in the life of an english major

[@Eowynerre]

This was so lovely, please do more. Top tip: when I studied Paradise Lost and was really struggling with it, my lecturer told me to read it aloud. So in desperation I found myself, with a weak and wavering voice, beginning to read this epic poem alone in my bedroom. By the end of that book, I found myself striding back and forth across my bedroom reveling in and understanding every word. So if you ever get stuck, or unmotivated try that, you might surprise yourself 😊😂

[@sailorsoph3470]

Oooh I do this too! I'm trying to read more classics this year and if I'm struggling then reading aloud helps so much! 😁

[@fabricio_santana]

Good tip! I think reading aloud is most important for identifying the tone (whether a sentence is meant to be serious, humorous, ironic, etc). Because sometimes you look a long, complex sentence and, in the process of figuring out its meaning, focus so much in the purely mechanical aspects of language, that you become blind to the naturality of it.

[@hannahlikestoread]

As a Sophomore in high school we are reading Paradise Lost and your advice is VERY helpful. I dont understand every theme Milton is trying to push but if i read it out loud i can understand it!

[@bysarahalexander4426]

I find that helps with Shakespeare too. But poetry in general is best read out loud in my opinion. :D

[@PickledCucumber2000]

Reading complicated stuff aloud is so helpful for me especially when I speed read stuff lol. It forces me to actually register what I’m reading

[@duffnuf375]

As an english and linguistics major myself my uni does not look that aesthetically pleasing at all but i'm living my dark academia dreams vicariously through your vlogs

[@FallingStars931]

I know right?? I graduated with my BA in English Literature a few years ago but if my university had looked anything like hers, I don't know if I would have ever left lol

[@megl9638]

I’m going an English Minor at McGill (kinda known to be dark-academia-ish) and my English lecture is in the basement of the very unaesthetic chemistry building 😭

[@mop7316]

we should make a support group for english majors who were dreaming of the dark academia life only for their university to look like a warehouse that hasn't been used in 10 years

[@amberswips]

right! i was like I wish my university looked like this 😭

[@alinastarkov377]

@@mop7316 LMAOOOO

[@refought1784]

I'm a third year Civil Engineering, and now the lessons are getting more technical. I have found out, and become more certain that taking literature could have the best major for me. I'm not enjoying my lessons now, but instead I just read novels instead of hydraulics and stuffs. Shifting is not a good choice now I guess. It seems not practical, especially here in Philippines. Just want to share it in this community since I can't express things to my friends 😊.

[@alekdaniels]

I felt the same way when I studied business. I didn't enjoy it at all. I would have switched to a liberal arts major but we can't afford it and I would lose my scholarship. I'm now working for 3 years and I realized that the boring business degree I hold is actually pretty helpful in my job. I do a bit of reading and writing on the side as a way to de-stress. I suggest you finish engineering and try your best to learn it as much as you can even when you don't enjoy it because it would come in handy in your future endeavours. You can learn about literature on your free time after work. The good thing is, you can afford the books that you want when you're working. haha So cheer up. Laban lang.

[@ruo-ye]

I feel the same! I'm currently a second year student in BS Psychology and I realize how much I love literature over science studies. I would love to read fiction over our lectures too, and yes the pressure of shifting here is so hard 😭

[@refought1784]

@@alekdaniels What makes it harder for me, is that, the current setup makes me feel so left behind. I always think of failing and now losses focus. I just don't know where to start again. Anyway, love the things you said 💕. Probably, just going to keep making efforts, ryt? Thanks! Opo! Lalaban!

[@alekdaniels]

@@refought1784 Yes, laban lang. It's so difficult to find a decent job these days. Even with a college diploma, you could hardly find a good-paying job especially if you're new to the workforce. Trust me, knowing technical things will increase your employability and market value in the workforce. I finished my business degree but I'm now learning how to do computer programming. Can you believe it? Hahaha Technical things may be boring and/or hard but they do pay off.

[@alekdaniels]

@@ruo-ye Huhu I love psychology. When I was in college, I wanted to take Psych but it's not offered in the nearby school. I wanted to become a clinical psychologist since there aren't a lot of them in my country. I hope you rekindle your interest in psychology as it's a very interesting and useful field. We have an epidemic of loneliness and depression and a lot of people need mental health counseling. The downside is, psychologists aren't paid very well. But if it's your calling, money concerns will be secondary.

[@zissizalana6850]

I do so admire you! Recovering from a concussion, reading all that heavy lit...reading Tolstoy and Dickens, taking the time to put together vlogs..you are my hero! Love love love your channel!!!!!!!!

[@ShivangiBhasin]

also, I just wanted to say that you are the reason why i have applied for a masters in english literature and i have an interview for the same on the 25th of this month. Regardless of how it goes, I am so so grateful to fate (or YT's algorithm?) for finding you when I did because every moment since my reintroduction to books has filled me with joy. Your passion is infectious Emma and I hope you continue to pass on your love to everyone you encounter

[@emmiereads]

amazing:') sending you the biggest hug and I hope the interview goes well! this was such a lovely comment to read, thank you dear

[@ShivangiBhasin]

@@emmiereads lots and lots and lots of love and hugs back to you

[@ishabose2535]

All the best for your interview ❤️✨

[@PYKTube]

Theory is gonna blow your mind. The way you look at the world will change.

[@ShivangiBhasin]

@@PYKTube I did my bachelors in Literature but didn’t have a good time. I did the theory then and you’re right it did change my life. Ive since reflected on it and have let go of many of the beliefs that seemed compelling to me at the time. There’s a very dominant feminist-Marxist tilt to Lit (or maybe the social sciences in general) which I have now come to see as a problem. I tend more to the liberal-humanist perspective but regardless of my personal preference, forcing a belief onto impressionable minds (or even limiting the interpretation of a text to one perspective and claiming it’s superiority) is plain wrong.

[@annaj323]

as someone who's planning on starting my english degree next year these vlogs are delightful to watch! it's so interesting to hear about what kind of essays you have to write and how you go about it all. even though the things that you study will likely differ quite a bit from what i'll have to study next year, watching these videos is making me so excited to become an english major (even though the work load is daunting lol) also these vlogs mean even more to me because i'm someone who suffers from a brain injury, which plays a big role in how i have to organise all my school stuff. knowing you deal with similar issues make these kinds of vlogs more impactful to me. often when i watch study vlogs, i have this voice in the back of my head going "ok but u wouldn't be able to handle the way they go about studying, due to your brain injury" and it always makes me feel more distant from the whole academic world, even though i love learning and studying with my whole heart. so watching someone who has to organise their school and way of studying around their "cognitive issues" is a big comfort to me. (even when you don't make those things explicit parts of your vlogs!) when i watch these vlogs i just get to be excited about school and studying without constantly feeling like i'm "a different case" because of my brain injury.

[@am13007]

This is my dream. To be an English Major. Emma inspires me everyday to reach closer to that goal! Thank you dearest friend 💗

[@anjamelnjak3636]

I love the two different types of vlogs: one focused on day to day life stuff and reading for fun and one focused on work and reading for school. Please do both! I very much enjoy them☺️

[@shiningyoonie]

My depression has been kicking my ass lately and lying down watching your relaxing motivating videos is the only thing I feel like I have enough energy to do. Thank you for the great vids showing your love for Literature. I didn’t get to study Lit at this level at school so I’ve just been living my dream through yours. The sparkles of joy your videos bring are helping me little by little everyday. Thank you so much Emma!!

[@lisasstitchingandsuch]

Definitely brought back the memories of uni life!! Those weeks when everything is due all at once was yuck but on the other hand feeling so proud of getting it all done :) Also reading texts like Paradise Lost and The Faerie Queen in an academic setting is something I miss

[@alexandraramz]

I admire your so much for working to achieve something you’re passionate about despite all the bumps in the road! you’re in inspiration ❤️

[@analuizabollinisantos4308]

I'm a Physics major, but you make me want to study Literature so bad! I LOVE your videos, I'd love to see more videos like this one.

[@YEDxFILMS]

Hey, you just keep it at because later down the line, she’ll probably wish she chose your major lol

[@princy5310]

I'm doing my masters in Physics but I miss the god complex english class gave me during my school days btw I'm fullfilling that dreams by reading sylviya plath and bukowski..!!

[@AwkwardStarfish7]

@@YEDxFILMS yikes

[@carsonwall2400]

@@YEDxFILMS Lol as a physics major the job prospects aren't that great, relatively speaking- not that that should stop you from doing what interests you

[@shawnkim8542]

Hello my name is KingGod Shawn Sang Ik Kim and I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God. He is the way, the truth, the life. In Jesus Christ name. Amen.

[@caerrie]

Thank you for this long & cozy vlog! It's perfect for a knitting session and a nice cup of tea, and it's exactly the literature fix I need now that I'm no longer reading it at uni myself :)

[@sophiaaaacoelho]

hi Emma im actually a really lonely person and every time im by myself I always go to yt and watch your videos bc I love hearing u talk abt university and book recs and it almost feels as if im talking to a friend. thank you so much your videos are always so wholesome!

[@wynnwyn1172]

when i was confused with which course i should pursue for college, your video appeared right on my recommendations and now i'm an English freshman!! it took me months to settle, weighing in pros and cons, and i consider that video encounter as my last push to persevere and trust myself! i've never been so happy and content with where i'm in right now :DD

[@AbrilP96]

Honestly Emmie, you are amazing! ✨ You manage to balance uni (as a med graduate I understand absolutely nothing you are talking about, but I find it fascinating) and KZbin and life outside of that. I just found your channel not long ago and your videos are so soothing and calming, and a plus is that I get to find new book recommendations. Keep up the good work!

[@glimmerbug8001]

your essay topics sound fascinating! i've been feeling super burnt out with academia recently- this vid reminded me of why i love it. lots of blood sweat and tears but ahhh...that moment when all the points and intersections of your essay start coming together in your mind...so exciting!!

[@chelsealee144]

I’ve never clicked so fast! The notification came in just as i sat down in bed with my cup of tea ✨ sending love from Singapore and hope your test went well!

[@iamrjdennis]

Cup of coffee and a 40 minute long vlog about books. Life is good! :)

[@JustMe-rn5xm]

There’s nothing more soothing to me than watching this right now… I have severe anxiety and I am currently really stressed and I actually feel sort of calm now

[@aditmaryadi6678]

This reminds me a lot of my college days as a communication science student 📚 The only difference is there wasn't any pile of log to enjoy the view 🥲🪵

[@lisa.romank]

it's so nice to see someone living my dream:') i wanted to study english literature, but i couldn't afford it and wasn't getting financial support of my parents which made me study law instead, but i hope that you enjoy it:)

[@lynncornelissen]

This was lovely and insightful. No longer being in uni myself it’s so interesting to see how you go about your studies!

[@pratikshabaruah3105]

Emma!! I just took up my major in English and you've been such an influence in emboldening my love for literature 📜✨ Wish me luck on this journey and keep putting out gorgeous content. Your channel is my cozy place 🕯️🍂🧡

[@entrenchpodhost]

This is the closest I've come to missing doing college work! So glad I found your channel yesterday; I've been watching during my work slumps. :)

[@ofvulcan]

this was such a lovely blast from the past! I didn't even realize when I started watching your videos that we went to the same uni (where I also studied english lit!) 💜 I graduated a couple years ago and have since moved away, but it was so nice to see those halls and libraries again (yes, even the concrete staircases lol)! I hope you're having fun with the fairy queen!! 💜

[@aslbilge1628]

what uni is it

[@deborahdaniel1432]

Which Uni is this tho?

[@EternalShadow1667]

Probably not a wise idea to say the uni. Though, anyone determined could probably track it down. I do wonder why some are so curious.

[@WhtSnwRvn]

This video popped up on my suggestion feed, and it really stressed out for me how numb have I become vis-a-vis studying English. I too was an enthused student upon my first year and throughout my entire BA, but nowadays I feel like I am doing my MA purely out of lack of other alternatives (mainly due to Covid). I hope you never lose that thirst for knowledge and the happiness of learning English literature.

[@Noor-bc5wh]

I’m starting uni in 4 days for the first time as an English language and literature student and i’m so excited

[@capricorner]

I absolutely love this. As a science major it's cool to see how different an English majors course work is, I could NOT write essay after essay lol 😂💛

[@grassytramtracks]

I still have to do English for GCSE (exams at 16 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland), which I just hate, it's so boring and arbitrary, I will never need to know how to write an essay about Shakespeare, poems, A Christmas Carol or an Inspector Calls. It's not that I don't or can't appreciate and enjoy reading and literature, but doing it in an academic way with essay after essay is my idea of a nightmare - double English on Thursday afternoon week B is just abject misery. I definitely won't be doing it at A level or at university (we don't have majors, and minors here, you just study 1 subject, though sometimes chosen modules can include other things, such as beginner level foreign languages)

[@calx0417]

can i ask what you do instead of essays?? 🤣🤣

[@Livlovesusoomuchh]

I just found your channel and 10 seconds in im already obsessed 🫶🫶😖😖

[@Seddighah]

Watching your videos really helps me to keep motivated trough my studies🌺 love these videos.

[@bizarreindividual4026]

You are so busy! I just love it how you are working on three different projects in one book. I think that’s just so creative and neat.

[@agneserin]

you have an unbelievable drive and it is so inspiring. love these videos

[@2009ashmi]

So needed this vid today! Emmie you are my fave cozy KZbinr! So relaxing hearing about your studies and literature. Your university is beautiful! Hugs! 🥰🤟❤️

[@glitterandguitaars]

This is my fav video of yours in a while! Loved this so much! Please do more!!!

[@Jane4077]

I'm thrilled to see Canadians thank their bus drivers. It's common in my town in the north east of the UK but when I've been further south I got some strange looks!!

[@Mariak82]

I'm South East and we always do it here. 🙂

[@liz09ok]

i love seeing your reaction to the cover of your edition of Paradise Lost because i have the most insane love/hate relationship with the artwork it comes from. i don’t know how familiar you are with Hieronymous Bosch’s artwork “the garden of earthly delights” (where the cover art is from) but it is insane, all of the little details and subject matter overwhelm me so much

[@sophiekimber9482]

This video brought me so much happiness! I love the uni content 😌

[@euanfreeman179]

:) Yay a lovely cozy way to spend my Sunday evening with some tea before sitting down to read. I feel the stress of those weeks where everything is coinciding- that was my two weeks ago, with a report, a poster, and a conference...

[@sreejanichavidi6901]

Loved the editing and the background music ..it was beautiful Emma ❤️

[@rondoflicflac]

What a wholesome vlog! Today I had an Algebra final and this is perfect to relax to✨✨💗💗

[@emilieminna]

this is one of my favourite videos of yours. truly motivated me so much and i just loved being inspired by you! please do more!!

[@emmiereads]

I think it's been one of my faves too! definitely will do more

[@minimal13579]

Love these vlogs! You make so much content I cannot actually keep up (there's over 70 unwatched videos of yours on my playlist). But I always watch the uni vlogs!

[@ishanighoshal2653]

Tomorrow is Monday and I don’t want to do school but you’re vlog cheered me up. Thank you Emma

[@emmiereads]

i'm in that mood tonight too so I'm right there with you but hopefully tomorrow will be a good day

[@Lele8851]

this video is so inspiring, i feel really motivated to do anything and everything, thank you ❤ also i would love to see more of the topic about eve that it was at the end, it's so interesting

[@claraviana7200]

such a well done video!! emmie never disappoints

[@Lewis_IRL]

Mixed doses of everything as the way you have them are just perfect. More of those Agatha Christie mystery solving vlogs would be 101 points

[@VyNyLoKo6]

Hey this was a great vlog emma, good luck on your semester!!

[@am13007]

"Read. Write. Sleep" Sounds like heaven.

[@senzubean31]

I don't know how I stumbled across this video, and your channel, but I'm glad I did. What an oddly relaxing video to watch haha. Took me back to studying English at university myself!

[@chi6372]

This is the first time I've been so busy that I wasn't able to watch this video in one sitting, and I've looooved having a little piece to feed my soul every morning while having breakfast 😊😊 you're doing great Emma, with uni and with everything, keep going 💪💪🤓

[@janinekaidecastro5493]

Hi Emmie thank you for inspiring me! I am currently in burnout mode. Thank you for your videos, I hope you'll have a reading, writing stream soon

[@hazelrevilla4031]

I'm an accounting degree holder last 2017 and I still think that this is not for me. but I'm still going on in life since the job will pay you enough (I think.) Now, I'm 5 years working in the corporate world and this time it truly feels that it's not really for me. I'm still finding myself what I am truly passionate about. And that's the time your channel appears in my KZbin recommendations and gosh! This! This life is what I want. I find myself thinking 'yeah why did I choose accounting yet I know myself I love reading!' 😭 And now, this is me thinking I want to study again and take English Lit. 😭But it's so expensive and a hassle for my life now since I'm 25 and planning on having a stable life as an adult. and because of that, I just buy some books na lang and enjoy reading after office hours or weekends as a quality time for myself. Atleast I'm still enjoying it.

[@brandimullins3627]

I still can’t get over how beautiful your school is!!!!! I love your personality and how you seem to choose JOY!!!!

[@nessiechu-henglu1800]

This vlog is so soothing and lovely! Really enjoyed it. I hope you make more of these kind of videos ❤️

as usual, the editing in this is IMMACULATE 😍

[@PaulinaReadsss]

You work so hard on everything you set your mind to👏🏻! So proud of you❤️

[@emmiereads]

thank you beautiful

[@Nellyyllen11]

I love these kind of videos with my whole being

[@AkaHeiwa]

You always inspire me so! 😊 Thank you for your very regular content, take care 🍊

[@villinaudasi5418]

Please do make more of these!! They are so refreshing and motivating!! You have made me trust myself in studying Literature again!!✨✨

[@ravenliseofcelador]

For those curious, the artwork for the cover of Paradise Lost is the bizarre art of Hieronymus Bosch, “The Garden of Earthly Delights.”

[@sansawoolfe]

This vlog is literally on loop as I study for my tests. Please do more, Emma! I appreciated every single part of this vlog!

[@mattkel5]

As a fellow English major who's working on Paradise Lost this semester, describing it as 'Bible Fanfiction' is so unbelievably accurate. I love it 😂

[@luhsea]

I love this! It made me so nostalgic for my Lit student days :') Also kind of inspires me to do some more academic style readings of texts for fun -- I kind of miss approaching literature from that angle, as these days I pretty much just read for entertainment.

[@pattycandle3596]

Hello from France ! Thank you for this video very interesting and inspiring! I love to see how you proceed with all your studies!

[@aes4467]

I say this with nothing but compassion for the busyness of your schedule, but I missed your monthly tbr video for November. Those are my favorites. 🤗 No criticism, just letting you know they're appreciated! Blessings on your assignments!

[@emmiereads]

awe thank you that's nice to hear I missed it too! There'll definitely be an extra special one coming for December

[@penultimateh766]

Always love our hostess' dedication, erudite comments, nice smile, and cute haircut!

[@future9715]

I'm doing my master's degree in ENglish and literature and it is like : read a lot of books, write exams and repeat - I still enjoy learning about history and stuff so it is great! : )

[@thewriterinthelake]

i would love to see more of this. both because i want to major in English and because it was really nice to have in the background while working.

[@denisefreitas6727]

Emma, thank you for this long and delicious vlog! It really lighted my day. 💕💕✨✨

[@livsommers]

watching you read with the flashcard was so satisfying in timelapse form

[@maryamalatawi]

THIS IS DEFINITELY WILL BE MY FAVOURITE VIDEO !!! LIKE YOU CAUPTER OUR DAYS AS AN ENGLISH MAJOR STUDENTS AAAAH :(

[@melanieventer3511]

I already know the vibes are going to be amazing

[@dreary2090]

This videos was amazing. Please keep making more videos about your routine and also about the books you must read for each course.

[@jessatlife]

“Week in the life of an English Major:” **unboxes brand new mac** Yes! I knew I wanted to be an English major.

[@NathanDuP]

Mac's are so expensive in South Africa very few people can afford them... Nevermind a student purchasing one... 🙈 😂 However, I think she makes good money from her channel.

[@YEDxFILMS]

@@NathanDuP They’re hella expensive here in the States so I can only imagine 😬

[@YEDxFILMS]

@@joannaszulc1496 Who says that a loan didn’t pay for it? Or her family?

[@MorningGlimmerLibrary]

I loved watching this video (in nORMAL speed too) it was so fun and motivating before I got to my own work. Totally would want to see more of these

[@sotelovillagrandianaitzel5704]

I loved this so much! I remember loooving literature classes in high school (I did not major in it) and watching this made me remember all the things I loved about it

[@Fish__forever2]

this video was so good! i enjoyed every second of it ❤ it is very well made, good job

[@moniaali7059]

Yes please! I was hesitant at first but this video motivated me to decide on taking English language and literature in uni next year

[@KrasaGalyaShararam]

I am new to this channel, but I already like it so much! Please, do more videos like this. It is so beautiful, motivating, calming and inspiring.

[@aadyakapoor5158]

I hope your test went well! Loved this vlog! Hope you are having a nice day! 😊

[@emelidion6056]

As an English Pre-med major, I love watching this video! I wish my university looked as aesthetic as yours seems, but there's nothing more pleasing (and frustrating) than writing good essays and reading good (sometimes weird or even borderline terrible) books. Nothing beats studying in the library too

[@ريتاج-س6ط]

Your video made me feel so positive and I didn't even notice that time was up💓💓

[@LiteraryGarden11]

Hey Emma , recently I have also enrolled in english honours leaving my science stream However ,our classes are still online . This video just made me to hope for offline class at my college campus 🙂

[@emmiereads]

ah that's so exciting, it was the best choice ever for me so I hope you love it!! hopefully soon you'll be back on campus

[@aryanvats1812]

which uni?

[@Faye_L]

I watch that same ASMR library almost every day! I love these English major vlogs because, hi, this is my life also. 😂

[@hannahwebster5606]

I love The Faerie Queene - its a tough read though. I had to read it all on one of my summer breaks from uni.

[@mayapapaya_tf]

thanks for this emmie! i definitely needed a pickup 😊

[@BarnyWaterg8]

I can relate to needing some time away due to an injury, I also had a concussion during Uni. Glad you’re well and on the road to a full recovery

[@ziniya-albaha5651]

Just wanted to say HI Em!!!! I really love your vlogs and they are like my survival kit rn while I am also struggling with my Readings and life as a Literature student Also I have been watching your videos for the last 3 years and trust me I enjoy every single video. Thank you so so much for vlogging and keeping us all motivated and happy. Even tho you dont know me you have always been my friend.

[@anniestrooo]

Waking up to this video started my day in such a great way

[@ketichkheidze1117]

We definitely need more videos like this one !!!🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@Caatje-op3jy]

These kinda video's give me SO MUCH motivation, bless study vlogs :))

[@powipowe]

Watched the whole thing while doing my work!! You honestly motivated me. Seeing how focused you were and having that great mindset did it all for me. Hope u do well in the future!

[@graceputman1854]

i adore videos like these!! (side note i love your watch)

[@selftaughtkh]

Love that you talk about your assignment and how you split 150 plus pages into reading objective for each day.

[@michellebroer9188]

Such a cosy & motivating vlog!

[@TheSUNNYCORNER]

This vlog is perfection 🧡✨

[@emmiereads]

Thank you!!

[@ishanntt69]

Your vibes is so amazing that I didn't realized I watched the whole 42 minutes video woh!!

[@xDDD102]

I‘m currently working on my bachelor‘s thesis for my English major and after just a few seconds of your video, I‘m immediately more motivated to do it cause I‘m reminded why I love studying English! Will come back to this video as motivation!

[@anna.candrink7251]

This is my first time watching a video that is 42 minutes long. At first,I was just curious what topics will be include in this video. So,I watch it and I love it.✨ Since English is not my first language,I can't understand everything you talk about. But I find really interesting when you talk about the books you've Reading.✨ I think I will read "Fairy Queen" one day. I'm starting to read English books these days. This video inspire me alot✨😀