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Which matters more: choosing a university or selecting a major?
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Both matter, but priorities depend on goals.

A top-tier university offers broader resources, networks, and flexibility for undecided students.

A strong major aligns with career passions and job prospects.

Prioritize university if seeking interdisciplinary opportunities or unclear about specialization; prioritize major if pursuing a regulated field (e.g., engineering, medicine) or specific vocational path.

Balance both by researching programs that combine institutional reputation with aligned academic strengths.

Answered: June 25

I think choosing a prestigious university is more important than ‌a major‌.

Answered: June 23

Selecting a marjor. Learning what you like is more enjoyable.

Answered: June 23

Both are important. 

Answered: June 27

If considering the employment, I think choosing a major is far more important.

Answered: June 25

It depends. For most ordinary poeple, the major is the most crucial, because it is of great help for them to find a job after they graduate.

Answered: June 25

It depends on your career goals. If you aim for research, a strong major in a mid-tier university may be better; for networking, a top university matters more.

Answered: June 24

Selecting a  high level university and choose a good major are both imoortant.

Answered: June 23

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Both matter, but priorities depend on goals.

A top-tier university offers broader resources, networks, and flexibility for undecided students.

A strong major aligns with career passions and job prospects.

Prioritize university if seeking interdisciplinary opportunities or unclear about specialization; prioritize major if pursuing a regulated field (e.g., engineering, medicine) or specific vocational path.

Balance both by researching programs that combine institutional reputation with aligned academic strengths.

Answered: June 25

Lovetheday

I think choosing a prestigious university is more important than ‌a major‌.

Answered: June 23

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Selecting a marjor. Learning what you like is more enjoyable.

Answered: June 23

Friday

Both are important. 

Answered: June 27

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If considering the employment, I think choosing a major is far more important.

Answered: June 25