There is sometimes a difference in the time it takes to pursue a double major compared to a single major, such that it may take an additional year or more.[citation needed] The added benefits of a second major include the opportunity to increase student knowledge and the expectation of increased earnings and competitiveness.[4] In fact, students cite enjoying the coursework, gaining parental approval, and finding a job after graduation as the three most important reasons for pursuing a second major.[6] Additionally, the pursuit of a double major can be an “identity project” by which students appear to focus on their “low status” major as their “core identity,” while their high status major is used when discussing their education with parents and potential employers.[8]