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What is the difference between major in and specialize in ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between major in and specialize in ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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"Major" is specifically for a "college major". "Specialization" is a much more general term that can be used at school, work, or other situations. It's more generic.
You could say a college major is a *kind of* specialization, the kind you have for an undergraduate degree.
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"Major" is specifically for a "college major". "Specialization" is a much more general term that can be used at school, work, or other situations. It's more generic.
You could say a college major is a *kind of* specialization, the kind you have for an undergraduate degree.
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