Diary of an Ex-English Major

Deja interviews Adrienne, an ex-English and Writing double major and current English master's student at the University of British Columbia. The two discuss continuing English education in grad school, the value of studying literature, as well as the importance of being a life long learner. Blog: ⁠cityofdeja.com [https://cityofdeja.com/]

In this season 2 premiere, Deja discusses putting the humanities into practice and conducts a close reading of Taylor Swift lyrics from songs "the lakes" and "All Too Well (10 Minute Version). " Citations * UT Austin Taylor Swift Course Article - https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/news/ut-english-course-takes-a-swift-turn [https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/news/ut-english-course-takes-a-swift-turn] * List of Colleges with Taylor Swift Classes - https://www.bestcolleges.com/news/these-colleges-have-taylor-swift-classes/ [https://www.bestcolleges.com/news/these-colleges-have-taylor-swift-classes/] * Why Taylor Swift Belongs on English Literature Degree Courses - https://theconversation.com/why-taylor-swift-belongs-on-english-literature-degree-courses-219660 [https://theconversation.com/why-taylor-swift-belongs-on-english-literature-degree-courses-219660] * Evolution of Snake: The Taylor Swift Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/70xT4aA9FayuPmrRAbMrSn [https://open.spotify.com/show/70xT4aA9FayuPmrRAbMrSn] * The Making of a Poem: A Norton Anthology of Poetic Forms (Book) Blog: cityofdeja.com [https://cityofdeja.com/]

Deja interviews Jill, an ex-English Literature major and bookstagrammer from the account @booknerd_reads. The two discuss Jill's longtime reader status, publishing internships, and the ins and outs of the bookstagram community. Jill's bookstagram: @booknerd_reads

Deja interviews ex-Creative Writing major Alyxandria Ang, a podcast host, online content creator, and mental health advocate. In this episode, the two discuss the power of storytelling, shifting career paths, the woes of bookish content creation, and more. A is for Anxious: A Podcast Diary - https://open.spotify.com/show/0YNCdjhhnEGhLeVASWrW5v [https://open.spotify.com/show/0YNCdjhhnEGhLeVASWrW5v] Alyx's Instagram - @alyxandriaang Alyx's YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/@alyxandriaang

Deja interviews Ryley, an ex-Journalism major by way of an English department. The two discuss the the process of following your curiosity and creativity, the character building that’s yielded from studying the humanities, questionable BookTok recommendations, and more.  Spors Girls Club Tiktok: @sportsgirlsclub Podcast Instagram: ⁠@diaryofanexengmajor⁠ Blog: ⁠https://cityofdeja.com