I participated in a survey group today where the host asked some questions to the group of us and we discuss about it. Interesting one.
Question mainly revolved around things like ' why u chose to go poly?' 'Why chose to go Australia?' 'Why chose to study this course?' Etc.
And among the answers, its sad to know that majority of the people chose their course simply because it is practical, its what the society wants. Like banking, business etc. It ensure them that they will find a good paying job when they graduate. It's all about social pressure, how people see.
And its even more saddening when the host asked, 'so what course wuld u chose if there is no social pressure?' And they all start giving ans without second thoughts like ' I wanna pursue music, dance, arts, language etc.'
It clearly shows that they actually do know what they want to do. But because of the whole social pressure issue, many singaporean are forced to pursue something they don't like for the sake of money and  面子.
Because many parents in Singapore often tell their children things like, ' u got to study hard, if not u will become a cleaner nxt time etc.'
But in actual fact, what's wrong with being a cleaner?
Because of the kiasu values that was being instilled in us, because of the competitive n realistic environment we grew up in since young, many gave up the option/courage of pursuing their passion. 
The society pressure had also influenced me in my decision-making on going to further studies.
I admit that a part of me have been influenced by the realistic culture of Singapore; the "need" to want to get a degree because everyone got one. And it is 'safer' to have a degree in Singapore.
But because I need to fork out every single cent of my school fee n living expenses by myself, it took me one whole year to decide if this is really what I wanna do. Struggling to make a decision between being contended with working 12 hours 6 days week and with this pay but working in an area I love, OR to get a degree, open up my career options and perhaps, earn more but might not be something I love. However, I do make sure that even though microbiology is not what I ultimately want, but at least it is still something that i'm interested in. And it can still allow me to earn more than vet tech. *Hey, at least i'm not switching into a total different field like finaces just cuz of the sake of money. lol.*

Somehow, I am glad that I had once pursue my passion.
But dear passion, sorry that I have to put you aside for the time being for the sake of my future, because I still wanna earn more and start a family, live comfortably etc. But u know, one day..i'll be back. A part of me still carry a glimpse of hope that I'll be able to pursue vet science. Who knows right, it's never too late to pursue your dream anyway. Even if it means having to study vet science at the age of 40, I will if I can afford.  =p

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