Assignment #4 - Hannah Qazi: No mom i'm not going to medical school

Growing up in a stereotypical Asian household, I've been given such a wide range of possibilities for my future: engineer, lawyer, or doctor. How could I possibly choose? Unfortunately, my parents have yet to understand that no matter how many weekends of my childhood I spent trapped at Kumon or school nights I spend volunteering at my local clinic, I won't develop a sudden passion for math or science. Although I respect the great amount of effort they've put in pushing me towards a successful career, I've recently begun exploring interests and passions of my own and whether or not I can pursue a future in them. This has been a challenging experience for me, especially since I've only been exposed to such a limited amount of opportunities, but it has definitely helped me develop my individual identity. Overall, I'm grateful for the path my parents have navigated me through, but as I continue to grow as a person, I've learned that I have to prioritize my own interests over theirs.