An academic major is a general scholarly pursuit in a specific area of study which often yields, at the end of a tenure usually of four years, a bachelor's degree. It typically implies an emphasis on a particular field within a broader liberal education. Following this receipt, a student then either enters the job market or continues his/her academic pursuit of a master's degree. The master's degree often signifies a proficiency in a given field and follows over into the working world. Research may or may not be the primary pursuit of the holder of a master's degree, but usually is the status quo of "practical application". A doctorate is usually pursued by those who desire a permanent placing in either academia or other scholarly pursuit such as research. However, practical experience is often gained from the "real world", with a breaking period between any of the three degrees. This follows with the recently more common understanding of learning as a lifelong endeavour.
During her sophomore year of college, she was undecided about her major until she took "Storytelling and Fairy Tales," a course which required the class to be on TV.
The important thing to remember when choosing a major is to pick something in which you have clear aptitude and interest, and one where you can develop skills that can be adapted to the workplace.
For instance, majoring in English might not set you on a specific career path, but it will help you master your writing and research skills, which can later be applied in any number of fields.
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