where does the tail go?

[threerugrats]

Hello!

I am new to this forum and to knitting. I have been knitting 2 whole days!

I have used the videos on this site to learn long tail cast on and the English knit stitch. My question is, after I have completed the cast on and go to begin the knit stitch, where does the tail go? I find it is just kind of hanging off the other side as I use the uncut yard to stitch. Is that correct?

tia!