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One's major is too understated when described as simply 4 years out of a 80 year lifespan. It is the moment in your life when you decide your career path. It is the time when all of society give you a pass to spend your time preparing for greatness.

After it is over you have responsibilities, bills, and work becomes a necessity if you live with any ambition. 40 hours a week you will be working to fulfill someone else's desires, if those are you customers or your own. But you will almost never again be given a free pass to spend four years ostensibly studying.

And getting a good start towards a career is extremely valuable. Most success, in math, science, or industry come as the result of a long journey. A good start can significantly shorten the duration between start and finish.