major in
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I completed a double major in politics and cinema studies at New York University in 3½ years by using advanced-placement and internship credits and avoiding electives that didn’t move me toward graduation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a major in the Open era when she beat defending champion Iga Swiatek on Saturday.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
It will be the 12th time The Open has been held at Royal Lytham, which last staged golf's oldest major in 2012.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
Coogler's rapid ascent onto Hollywood's A list was hardly likely back when he was intending to major in chemistry at college.
From Barron's ● Mar. 16, 2026
All her children made up their minds to major in science or mathematics.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
