English and History: A Double Major Delights in Both Subjects

By Emily Cardwell

Not only has my double major experience been interesting, it’s also been incredibly useful—the analytical skills that I have learned from the English department have helped immensely when analyzing a primary document in a history class, and having historical context for a particular work allows me to better understand the times in which a particular work was published. I’ve had a tremendous experience with the English and history departments thus far and I can’t wait to see what the coming semester brings! MORE...