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WHAT DID YOUR COLLEGE MAJOR DO FOR YOU?
Questions for:
Lee, Television Writer, Connecticut College '99
Q: What was your major in college?
A: English, with a concentration in creative writing.
Q: Why did you choose it as your major?
A: I've always been interested in a writer's motivation -- why a writer writes
what he writes. As a fledgling writer myself, I figured what better way to
improve my own work than to closely examine the works of others.
Q: Were you happy with your choice?
A: I feel that starting to write as much as I did in college -- both creatively
and analytically -- made me much more comfortable after graduation to sit in a
room by myself and 'create.'
Q: What did you end up doing after graduation?
A: I moved out to L.A. to pursue a career as a television and feature film writer.
Q: Did your major help you or hurt you in your search for a job?
A: I think it helped me. It showed an aptitude for reading and writing, perhaps
the two most underrated skills in the work force.
Q: Did your major give you the skills to succeed at your first job?
A: Well, my first job was as an administrative assistant, so I'm fairly convinced that a well-trained chimp could have handled those duties. As I progressed
beyond those initial menial tasks, I feel that my ability to write clearly and
quickly set me apart from my contemporaries.
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