College of the Pacific

Why Choose an English Degree at Pacific?

Here's what some of our students have to say about the English Major at Pacific:

“English classes at Pacific have taught me how to clearly communicate my ideas. The English major opens up so many doors for job opportunities as well. I like that my professors are passionate about what they are teaching and attentive to my individual strengths and weaknesses.”

—Caitlin K.

“I was accepted into many large schools in Southern California, but coming from a small high school, I knew how important/rewarding it was to have small classes and a good relationship with your professor. English is awesome!”

—Alex H.

“Pacific is focused on individual students—I know all my teachers and they know me. I’m glad to be an English major because frankly, I couldn’t imagine being this happy in any other major.”

—Melanie H.

“Being stuck in a classroom with 60 other students, with the teacher not really knowing who I am, is why I didn’t go to a UC school. In an English class at Pacific there are 10-20 people, and when I’m finished with a class my teacher knows me and would be able to write an appropriate recommendation. The English professors here are some of the most energetic, knowledgeable, fun, and approachable teachers I have ever met. They are the kind of professors that I feel I can be 100% open with, be myself, and even see myself looking up to as the kind of teacher I’d like to become some day. The professors also care about you, and will push you to do your best work.”

—Misha M.

“I am grateful for transferring to Pacific because while attending UCSB, all my classes were huge. I didn’t have this type of experience.”

—Erica W.