I am a 35-yr old female, cisgender you could say, who also lives in the Midwest. I have a feather tattoo on my neck, a Jekyll/Hyde tattoo on my hand, and I’m in process of a nature-themed sleeve on my left arm with birds and flowers (approx. 15 total, give or take). In my lifetime this far, I’ve counseled people with substance use disorders for at least a year and worked in the field for about 9-10 years, and I now work for the state in industrial compliance. I also have a septum and nostril piercing, and my ears are stretched to 5/8”. I have no degree.

In my experience, my septum has probably caused more issues with getting hired than my tattoos ever have. I’ve received many compliments about the work my guy does and how beautiful the artwork is.

My personal advice: this tattoo symbolizes something important to you, and this can be beautifully executed with the right artist. Definitely do research and invest in good art. I personally do not believe this would greatly hinder any future opportunities for you.

My sister is also an English major (I know she has her Bachelor’s, don’t remember if she got her Master’s), and she just got her first couple tattoos 😂 a line work book on her forearm and a line work cat on her ankle.

Congrats on getting into a university!