Why Choose English as your Major in College?

This video explains why you need to choose English as your Major in College. If you are turning to college and still deciding or thinking what course or degree to take, here are some thoughts from Filipino students.
They are my friends and we all took the same Major during college years.
They are all from the Philippines and they are all professionals already. They explained here how taking up English as their major helped them in their lives.
I hope this would serve as an inspiration to all of you.
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[@bergvalenzuelaaa]

hello!!! i am an upcoming college student and recently i qualified with bsed english as my first choice. i'm amazed since most of the answers were relatable and very motivating as well. it will be a rollercoaster ride for me but i know this is going to be fun and exciting journey!!!

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Yes! There will be difficulties along the way but always remember to enjoy learning every single day with your classes. Embrace it and have fun with your chosen career. 👍

[@jahnineduno3824]

Omg, I really love their accent speaking English, I want to be fluent too in speaking it. So I am taking AB English, I think it suits me well because I really love English since then and I want to nurture my knowledge about it. I sucks in grammar so I wish to learn and improve.

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Thank you! Hope it inspires you! :) Keep learning English!

[@nostalgic7960]

planning to shift bsed in english this coming second sem, i really don't know why but i wanted to enhance my writing skills and communication specially in public speaking even if it's my weakness thou, i hope that i will never regret in this decision someday. in my mind taking risk is always important than nothing, i hope this course will lead me to success. peaceeee! ❤

[@BasicologyWithMe]

It is okay to shift course basta love mo go para walang regrets. Hope this video helps you. Don't forget to subscribe! ☺️❤️

[@espocianalerie3369]

I wasn't able to take this course but Ive realized that English is a Language that we we have to learn a lot and just being honestly it was only my second choice to be a part of this AB English and here I am excited of being a student of EL

[@BasicologyWithMe]

That’s great! Keep it up! You are in the right direction. Just remember to be happy on whatever you do. Wonderful! :D

[@zoe3235]

hello! i'm an upcoming college student and ever since i was a kid i've always dreamt of being an accountant but now that i have the capacity to think things over, i realized how i was never made to deal with numbers. i love reading and i think it's something that i really look forward to. i love sharing my opinions and i love to speak in front of an audience. i told my parents about it and maybe because i've always told them that I wanted to be an accountant that now, they don't think it would be a better idea to change my plans to something that, for them, is a major with no future. i'm really torn between choosing a more practical major over something that i really love. i am kind of looking for advice regarding my situation from someone who knows about literature and english better than me. do you have any advice for me po? thank you so much!

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Hello zoe! It is better to choose a career you love because in the end, it is you who can reap all those hardwork. If you do not love what you are doing, you will end up career shifting in the future and it is harder for you to work things out because you easily get tired of it. You follow your dreams and goals because your future depends on it. Keep fighting! Be the best! :D

[@reshieruchan6530]

Hello po mag comment po ako dahil ang ganda po ng mga advice nyu sa kanila hihi and I kinda also need one. I'm an incoming freshmen this s.y and I really like to major in this course because there's so many job opportunities here and abroad. I want to be a teacher in japan that's why I want to pursue this course in college. Now I am even more interested in this course and , but I am not good in english communication huhu dun lang po talaga ako sa writing skills more focused. Natural po ako minsan and hindi ko po maipahiwatig ang gusto kong sabihin pero lapag naman sa pagsususlat nakakaya ko namang po. I need a piece of advice po galing sa inyu^_^

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Hello Reshieru! That’s interesting! Don’t be frustrated. There could be a purpose why Writing is your forte. Focus on your strength. To improve speaking in English, you may look in the mirror and speak whatever comes into your mind. Sounds crazy but I know it helps. Make it a habit and one day you will see how your words flow from your thoughts. Remember our brain and tongue are muscles, when both are not used or exercised, it stiffens. Hope it helps you to drive more of your motivation! I know you can do it and overcome every fear of it because you are already great. The ability is already within you but hidden. Allow it to shine through :D

[@pikoyvlog2761]

Thanks for sharing lods

[@BasicologyWithMe]

You’re welcome po :) Hope nakatulong ang video. :D

[@lorielynmena5571]

Hello there!Currently, I'm a freshman college student pursuing social work course, but now planning to shift my course to any english major.tbh pinili ko na lang din itong social work course nato kasi my mother told me na maganda at kapag pipili daw ng course is yung may board exam na. Also ito lang din ang pagpipilian ko between teacher. I just decided to choose this social work course knowing that it will also help me improve my English writing and public speaking skills, ayaw ko din naman ng educ nung time na yun kasi parang ang common niya which now I realized na maling conception, kasi magandang course din to. Kung meron lang sana na BSED English dito yun na lang pinili ko, ang available lang din kasi po dito is yung BA English, well that time hindi ko padin alam yung course na yun at kung pipiliin ko man tong course na to baka hindi lang din ako papayagan kasi wala siyang board exam. So here is my concern po Yes may side siya na nag-susulat din kami at may pareporting pero di naman madalas at what I don't like din is yung mismong Major sub ko sa SW. Hindi ko siya neenjoy. Hindi ko naman po sinasabi na ganun ako kahusay sa skills na to but gustong gustong ko po siyang matutunan at maimprove ko pa yung English writing and speaking skills ko. I want to be like ate Joyce Pring and Ate Ayn Bernos and some other great speakers and writers I followed online. Na coconfuse parin po ako kahit na isang buwan na lang, mag-fafinals na ako sa first year college journey ko in this course. Na-keri ko naman hanggang patapos ng 2nd semester kaso wala akong vision kung san ako dadalhin ng course nato. Di ko alam.🥺Any advice po, worth it po ba na mag-shift ako ng course into any English major sa susunod na school year at sa course na wala ding board exam? All your responses will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!💞

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Hello Lorie! I am glad for you reaching out through this video. There is nothing wrong with your current course. However, the most important thing is that you enjoy and love what you are taking because that will determine your career in the future. If you don't love what you are taking, I suggest that you take the risk to shift to the course you really like. Follow what's in your heart and you decide. In my own perspective, if you really like to be great in speaking English, take BA English. If you like Teaching the most, take BSED English. A course that has a board exam will not determine how good you are. It is actually a painful truth that some of the licensed professionals today are not employed. That is because other jobs don't find them enough. If you don't find social work enjoyable, then shift. The decision should come from you and don't do it because of other people's choices. It is not too late. 😀

[@wahigemalyn5395]

Hi. I'm freshmen student Bachelor of Secondary Major in English, I just want to share, I don't know why I choose this course first of all po, hindi po talaga ako magaling sa english, when it comes in writing, speaking always ungrammatical nakakaintindi naman po ako ng English pero natatakot akong magsalita always namementak block nakakalimutan ko na ung sasabhin ko lalo na po pagmadaming tao and I'm scared baka hindi ko makaya tong pinasok na ko na course huhu please I need motivation and advice 🥺

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Hello Gemalyn! That is normal sa mga freshmen. You have a lot of adjustments and fears when you take any course first time. A piece of advise for students like you: You don’t study because you already know, you study because you need knowledge. English is everywhere lalo na ngayong panahon na ito. Marami ka ring magiging work sa major na pinasukan mo dahil wide yung scope nya. Wag matakot :) You are doing great. Step by step you gotta see yourself improving. Fighting!

[@wahigemalyn5395]

Aw🥺 thank you po! dahil po sa sinabi niyo hindi na po ako magshishift huhu I'm scared kase baka diko makaya tong course kaya nagbabalak akong magshift, but I realize now kailangan kong harapin yung takot na to FIGHTING SELF!🥰

[@quiara_playz9296]

I was just in a similar conversation like this, then I came across this video-

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Thank you for your comment. Hope this video helped. You may share this to your friends who get confused what course to take. :)

[@astridvienyrastorza1102]

Sayang too late ko na nalaman na may BA English palang course. As of now po, Im taking BsEd major in English. Tbh po parang di ko nakikita na magiging teacher ako in the future, kinuha ko lang yung BsEd English kasi I really want to expand my knowledge in English.

[@BasicologyWithMe]

That’s fine Ms. Astrid. You still have more opportunities in that course :) Since you are already in that course, just embrace it til you can graduate :) Keep up the good work!

[@donnavencer317]

What area of specialization to particularly choose po literature or language studies? Which is better if you're more skilled in communication?

[@BasicologyWithMe]

If communication, it is either you know written English or Spoken English. If you are very good at both, better have the language studies :) if you love reading stories and sharing of ideas about stories, then have literature studies. You may also choose both if you think both of them are your strength. :)

[@katemangalindan7006]

So sad. :( Some public universities here in Caloocan doesn't offered AB English :(

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Oh no. :( That is really sad. Well, if that is the case, just take up other course that can really suit you for your future :)

[@mariettaliatoro7623]

nagkamali ako sa online application, no shifting policy sa university na pinag-aaralan ko now. I love language so much. I'm currently learning several languages at once because I'm planning to work overseas. Can I still be a linguist even though I didn't major in English? I'm currently taking BSED major in Social Studeis. Thanks!

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Professionally speaking, you can’t be a linguist if you did not have an in depth study of the language. Linguists are for language majors. Your major is not aligned to be a linguist. If there is no shifting policy and you still want to be a linguist, might as well go to another prestigious school. Taking up a course you really love would help you endure every hardships along the way. This is just my personal suggestion but it is still up to you what journey to take.

[@nostalgic7960]

omg tomorrow is the day na mag e-enroll na ko bsed major in English, sana makayanan ko kahit may kahinaan ako sa English language

[@nostalgic7960]

nakakatakot na nakakakaba na baka hindi ko kayanin ang course na to 😢 but i also regret soon na hindi ko to kinuha course na to, to the point na ay dapat pala hindi na ako nag dalawang isip 😅.

[@BasicologyWithMe]

You can do it! Just enjoy and keep learning ☺️❤️

[@junrheiugdamin6865]

Hello! I’ve been wanting to be a teacher in the future, and so i’m thinking of getting BSED English as my course, but I feel like I also want to get AB English. However, I want to be practical. I want to teach at public schools after I pass the Board Examination, but I found that AB English don’t have Licensure Examination. Do AB English can’t teach at Public Schools?

[@BasicologyWithMe]

No, they can't teach in Public Schools unless they will take a Masters degree to qualify for teaching. 😀👍

[@alexquintela5030]

I'm currently taking AB English as my pre law, but i'm still unsure of it :((

[@BasicologyWithMe]

I will not say it is the best pre law course but what I am sure about is that AB English can help you gain immediate benefits in terms of communication especially in writing persuasive documents, oral defense and advanced reading comprehension. Lawyers are required to have such reading and writing skills. Don’t worry because English is a very popular, one of the top and mostly selected major as a pre law course. :D

[@erizencarat2555]

Hi po, can I also work as a proofreader if my course is BSEd major in English? I am not really interested in teaching but my mother told me to take this course coz it's flexible and have many advantages. I am interested in being a proofreader tho and I wonder if I can work as one if I'm BSEd and not BA English student

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Yes na yes po! You can work as a proofreader. In fact, you will encounter that discussion in one of your majors. ❤️👍👍

[@fatimatunga3917]

I'am here because my Parents want me to enrol Secondary Education Major in English. My God, I hate English Language. 😢😥😭 Ayuda me!

[@BasicologyWithMe]

That’s fine. You will explore and enjoy along your study. Be happy and smile! :)

[@marckelvindriza8187]

Idk if I really want this course, cuz I just want to learn english well. Any tips pls?

[@BasicologyWithMe]

If you want to speak english well, you really need a mentor to teach you but if you want to involve yourself even more about English, these courses sa video can really help. For English tips: 1. Read English books 2. Watch English movies 3. Imitate their pronunciation. 4. Look for a dictionary to know the meaning of the difficult words. 5. Talk to yourself in the mirror even you look or sound crazy but it really helps. 6. Practice answering in English any questions asked to you. 7. Just enjoy and learn from mistakes.

[@FirstNameLastName-wn7py]

hello po, posible po ba na mag double major? gusto ko po kuhanin na major ay psychology pero gusto ko rin maging major yung english, i really want to learn english to improve my skills but i also want to take psychology since i really love psychology... nahihirapan po ako pumili, can you give me some advise? thank you in advance po!

[@BasicologyWithMe]

To take up two majors depend on what school you belong because not all school accepts two majors at the same time but it is still possible to take two majors you love. Psychology and English are related since studying English needs more analysis and Psychology deals with human behavior in which analysis is also needed. But if you really need to choose one, I would suggest to take up Psychology because it still uses proper scientific terms of English language. This is just my opinion based on what I know about the two degree majors.

[@loveself7545]

Hi!I'm not good at English but I want to take BSEd major in English...can you give me any advice?I also want to study in advance but Idk how to start🥺

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Don't worry too much about how to start. Just read one book at a time. Classical literature, novels, William Shakespeare's poetry and English grammar rules. Whichever book you feel like reading. The BSED-English course focuses more on Professional Teaching. Most probably the teachers will recommend books to purchase for you to study. So just chill and relax. Everything's going to be alright. ❤️👍😀

[@gmiyadole]

Do BSED English and AB English have the same job opportunities po ba? Like is it possible po ba to attain non-teaching related jobs if you are a BSED English major?

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Yes they have similar job opportunities but AB English can’t immediately teach in public and private schools. They have to take up complete teaching units and that would require them to take up a masters degree to be qualified teaching in a university. BSED English focuses on teaching but still you can have the jobs of an AB English majors.

[@angellemacanas9087]

Pwede ka po bang magwork sa mga publishing company if ever bsed ang kinuha? Thank you.

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Pwedeng pwede po. Mas qualified ang mga language majors like Filipino and English majors sa ganyang company. :)

[@donahluna]

Hello po ask ko lang po anong magandang english books na basahin. thankyouuu🤗🤗❤

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Good day! If we are talking about literature books, maganda talaga yung mga Fiction genres dahil mas napapalawak yung vocabularies mo and imagination. For example, harry potter books, percy jackson, twilight, etc. But if we talk about romance books, maganda mga books ni Nicholas sparks like The Notebook and Message in a Bottle, etc. If nag ienglish major ka sa college, you have to venture to classical books dahil yun ang mga focused literature to study. Happy Reading! :)

[@laurenceramos9999]

Is reading many books necessary before entering college ? My course is BSED ENG

[@BasicologyWithMe]

No, it is not necessary but I can say that reading takes you to so many advantages in the world. When you read in advance the different literatures in the world, you will be more ready even in the board exam. But I don’t say you have to read them all. Just read one book at a time in your own pace. :D Enjoy learning!

[@laurenceramos9999]

@@BasicologyWithMe thank you so much

[@prill9935]

Pwede po bang magturo pag nag BA in english language?

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Yes pwede kang mag turo. Mas maraming opportunities ang BA English dahil mas malawak ang scope nito kaysa sa BSEd which is more focused sa teaching naman :)

[@laicadiesta6785]

Hello Tanong ko lng po ano pong subject ang kailangan I review kung kukuha ka ng bsed major in English for college?

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Kailangan po talaga English subject dahil sa major nyo po yun. Walang masyadong math. Konting Filipino at science lang. 😀

[@charitypabalinas3489]

ano po mga possible na job if maka graduate ka ng AB in English?

[@BasicologyWithMe]

You can be a writer, teacher, professor, tourist guide , content creator, journalist, judge of contests, esl company manager, blogger, vlogger, can proceed to law, broadcaster, freelancer and a lot more. :) Wide kasi yung scope ng AB English so maraming opportunities talaga :)

[@stevenmarmolejo7279]

Pa advice namn pwedi ba mag major ng English pero hindi ka kagalingan mag English

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Yes po. Pwedeng pwede. You will learn more how to speak English kung mag English major ka. Di kailangan magaling ka na sa English para maging English major. You study the course so you can learn and be better in the field of English language. ☺️👍

[@allisonreyes8368]

Hello po. I am an incoming grade 12 student this s.y and I am sure about taking an English related course in college po since I really like English ever since I was a kid. When I was in JHS I told my parents I want to be an English teacher. During that time po kasi, teaching is the only job I know that is in lined with English so they are expecting me to take BSED Eng and they're very supportive about it but as i grew up and learned more about professions, I realized na I still want to be a teacher but I don't want it for a long run anymore. I want to be able to take other english related jobs na po aside from teaching. I was wondering na since my whole fam was expecting me to take BSED Eng and I most likely to take that course, will I still be able to attain non teaching related jobs po after graduating from that course or should I consider BA na din po? Between BA and BSED which one is broader po? Thank you so much.

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Hello Allison! Even you take BSED English, you can still have other jobs that is non teaching or even not related to English. I have a friend that took teaching course but she works as a Virtual Assistant. The best thing in BSED English is if you can pass the board exam, you have a license to teach. You will have that physical license card that is very useful in any online or offline transactions 😀

[@rojournal]

Does eng lit or eng major has math subject?

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Yes, it has a math subject in the first and second years. But 3rd and 4th, no math. Only teaching you how to grade your students. This is during the previous curriculum. In K-12, not sure if they still include the minor subjects :)

[@jamesmiranday1167]

HELLO I'M UPCOMING COLLEGE STUDENT BUT I CAN'T SPEAK ENGLISH YET, ISN'T IT POSSIBLE?

[@BasicologyWithMe]

It is still possible. Even you can't speak English well, okay pa rin kumuha ng English courses. That is the purpose why you will take up that course. It is to learn English. ❤️

[@kayebrent8862]

What's the difference between english studies and educ major in english? Pp

[@BasicologyWithMe]

English studies is focused only in English topics and it has a broad and wider scope of knowledge while educ major in English are more focused on teaching the major. :)

[@epreel6383]

Hello po, may tanong lang po ako, possible po ba na makakaya ko yung eng major na hindi po kasi talaga ako magaling mag English (speaking and writing) nakakaintindi naman po ako pero kapag nagsasalita na hindi kona magawa tapos wronged grammar po ako palagi pero po gustong gusto ko talaga mag sulat at magsalita ng English marami po nasa utak ko na hindi ko po sya mailabas kasi natatakot akong mag English ng mali mali. Gusto ko po talaga mag English at marami po akong dahilan. Gustong gusto ko na mag sulat, kaso yun nga po. Natatakot din kasi ako baka pag pinili ko yung course na hindi ako magaling e bumagsak po ako sayang po yung pera. Gusto ko talaga matutu.

[@BasicologyWithMe]

Hello EPREEL! Posible talaga na makakaya mo ang English na field. We study because we need knowledge, not study because we already know. Wala namang perfect kahit mga native speakers ng English, nagkakamali rin sa grammar. Don't think too much about grammar. Anyway, hindi ka dapat matakot kung magkakamali ka sa pag speak and write ng English. Our mistakes will teach us to improve as a person. Ganun din sa pag-aaral ng English. I tell you if ang course mo is related sa English, maraming marami kang magiging opportunities here and abroad.

[@epreel6383]

@@BasicologyWithMe thank you po.

[@mariellevillamor8670]

hello! what's the difference between ba eng and bsed eng po?

[@BasicologyWithMe]

I have a vlog for your question po. ❤️ Ab English or Bsed English yung title. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3uwnaWCpq-oh5Y

[@Jenny-gb1qg]

AB English course na kinuha ko at kinakabahan ako😶‍🌫️

[@BasicologyWithMe]

You'll be fine. Just embrace it and you will love it. 👍😀

[@kingrodriguez3095]

Hey! I excel in my english classes and subjects, was always top 1 (in the subject) since middle school, but my family doesn't want me to major in english because they think there's no future in it. What practical jobs are there aside from teaching? Thank you! 🤍

[@BasicologyWithMe]

In English courses, you can be a translator, tourist guide, researcher, content creator, writer, freelance editor, speech coach, judge to contests and a lot more. English is universal and wherever you go, it is always an advantage. :)

[@kingrodriguez3095]

@@BasicologyWithMe Thank you! 🤍

[@rosalesmickaela]

@@BasicologyWithMe my mom wants me to take bsed english (for practical reasons) but can you enlighten me more please? i really never dreamed of teaching nor being a teacher in a long run, its just not for me, so what other jobs can at least a bsed english major can apply to after graduating? thank you in advance ^^

[@BasicologyWithMe]

@@rosalesmickaela Sorry for the late reply. Been busy for weeks. If you don't want teaching or you feel teaching is really not for you, you can apply for being a writer, a content creator, radio broadcaster, voice over artist, blogger, or if you want to shift career that is still possible like being a virtual assistant, researcher or copywriter. There are a lot of opportunities out there. The future ahead of you is so bright. Good luck on your journey and always believe in yourself. :D