Explain how your major lines up with your career goals. Then talk about how your time in school will help you on the job.
Answer 1:
"Well, I really wanted to get involved in writing full-length articles and editing online copy, so I thought English would put me on the right career path. I studied the principles of journalism in college as well, and got a lot experience revising other students’ writing. I think my experience really gave me a head start going into a career as a copywriter.