Opportunities for Students
Study Abroad
With only 33 credits (10 courses) required to fulfill their majors, English majors who plan ahead can take Spring Term, one of the long terms, or even the whole junior year abroad. Summer study can also be arranged. Study abroad usually takes the form of year-long or semester-long study at a foreign university in an English-speaking country. English majors have had good experiences at Advanced Studies in England in Bath; University College, Oxford; The Virginia Program at Oxford (summer); University College, London; York University; Melbourne; and other universities abroad.
Grants, Internships and Research
Washington and Lee students are eligible for a wide variety of fellowships, grants, internships and other opportunities. Some English faculty employ majors in summer research.
Prizes and Awards
The department offers several scholarships, as well as awards for both creative and critical writing.
Shenandoah Magazine
Internship opportunities are available at W&L’s celebrated literary magazine, Shenandoah. Students gain hands-on experience in editing, project management, design and publicity.
Senior Honors Theses
Each English major has the option of applying to write a senior honors thesis that fulfills the Senior Capstone Writing Requirement for English majors.