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7 college majors you can actually choose around the world, from e-sports in Korea to yodeling in Switzerland
7 college majors you can actually choose around the world, from e-sports in Korea to yodeling in Switzerland
Reena KohMar 22, 2023, 10:12 IST
From e-sports to manga studies, the variety of college majors is constantly expanding.adamkaz/Oleksandr Todorov/Getty Images
In recent years, there has been a decline in the number of students enrolling in liberal arts degrees.
As skill-based hiring is on the rise, students flock to technical majors or skip the degree altogether.
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The US was the leading e-sports country worldwide in 2022, according to Statista.Riot Games/Getty Images
1. E-sports in South Korea
South Korea is home to "Faker," one of the best League of Legends players in the world.Riot Games/Getty Images
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2. Manga studies in Japan
"One Piece" is the world's best-selling manga series in history, with over 516 million copies in circulation.Philip Fong/Getty Images
3. Circus arts in Australia
Cirque du Soleil has performed in over 400 cities in more than 60 countries.Europa Press News/Getty Images
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4. Puppet arts in the US
All 190 of "The Boxtrolls"' puppets are handmade with materials such as fabric and plywood.Mat Hayward/Getty Images
5. Tea husbandry and technology in India
Assam, India, accounts for more than one-fifth of the tea produced in the world.NurPhoto/Getty Images
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6. Silkworm studies in China
China is the world's biggest silk producer, accounting for almost 80% of the world's silk.Future Publishing/Getty Images
7. Yodeling in Switzerland
Yodeling was first documented in Appenzell, Switzerland, in 1545, and was a way for Swiss herders to gather their livestock or call other herders.ullstein bild Dtl./Getty Images