Any science students here?
I was pressured into choosing science.
My mom asked me what stream I wanted, and for the entire year I said commerce. But when the actual time came to choose, she started insisting that I should take science. It all started because when I was younger, I sometimes said I wanted to become a doctor. But as I grew up, my dreams changed. I no longer want to be a doctor. Still, everyone has so much faith in me. My entire bloodline lives in village. Very few of them are highly educated, and only a few kids are good at studies. Me, my brother, and one cousin are the only ones among my cousins who live in cities and are getting proper education. Out of everyone, I'm the only one who has received a scholarship, which is highly valued in my country. I'm also the elder child..my brother is good at studies too, but everyone's expectations are mainly on me. My grandfather even told my mother to make me a doctor at any cost, he said he'd sell his land if needed to support me. The truth is, with all this pressure and faith, I have no interest in science, medical, or becoming a doctor. At first, everyone said they wouldn't force me, so I chose commerce. But in my country, science is seen as more valuable than business studies. Slowly, the taunts began, disguised as concern and care.
I've already taken admission in business studies. Since 2024, I've started seeing my parents real struggles, how can I not fultil their expectations. I pray my grandfather lives a long life, but everyone has to leave one day. And the thought that I couldn't fulfill the promise he made about me, it makes me feel like I'll carry that guilt forever.
