should I follow my dreams or persue the degree that I have?

I am taking up civil engineering now and is still a student for almost ten years now. It's probably because I am not really interested at this course, but I believe that there are many other reasons as well. I took this course because my dad wanted to. I am not really forced to, more like for the love of my dad. I know I can make it through and will truly. I have decided to take this up for him, to make him happy. I can take up something else that I like afterwards and believe that I can practice both at the same time. I like doing business so I have decided to graduate, pass the board, and get masters in Business Administration. After that, I'll probably open an engineering firm and maybe a construction hardware, that way I open businesses related to civil engineering. How's that for a plan? Anyway, I think it really just depends on you. I have come to terms with my decision on this so I have decided to make it true, so you have to make away for yourself as well. You can pass the board and after that you do what you love doing, maybe take another course. Once you are a registered nurse, I'm pretty sure your mom will be satisfied and you can start doing your own stuff. You're lucky you have only the board left to worry about, compared to me. So, what do you think of my idea? I hope it helps. Good luck!

I know your mom means well but this is HER dream, not yours. You have gone so far in this field though, I think I would still try to pass the exam and get your license. Then, you always have a job to fall back on in case your "dream" doesn't work out. And you will always have a job, so think of it that way. What if you combined the two somehow and become a dietition or nutritionalist. This is still in the medical field and it involves food and cooking correctly, plus your really helping people. Good luck to you and I hope this works out somehow, and your mom understands along the way.

If the whole procedural part of Nursing isn't working for you,and you're definitely having second thoughts about following through with the required exams,what other options do you have? Nursing is a "hands on" field..are there any hands off specialities you could consider going for and stay with your nursing degree? I know Psychiatric Medicine still requires nursing procedures..I know some who trained as Nurses and went on to became therapists.. I see You're in the Philippines,and was hearing last week about Nursing schools there turning out graduates without the Job prospects at home or abroad that were there before..one Graduate interviewed for the programme had taken up singing as She'd been unable to get a Nursing Job in 2 Years.. It's a tough decision you have,to continue with a career path you feel is not for You,with an uncertain future once you graduate.. Or,you could do what YOU want..It's your Life,Your Career you're planning for..If cooking is your passion,why not? Good Luck!

With all due respect to your mom, the days she had the right to decided for you are over. I know that since I'm afraid of the time this will happen to me with my kids... You need to do what will make you feel good. This wisely since you are making a lifetime decision here, so don't do something just because your mom want you to do it, or because right now you "feel like it". you need to try & picture yourself in 10 years, and understand where you need to be there in order to be happy - then go after it! Also take into consideration that your mom makes the decision she believe are good for you. She is concerning about you. So treat her nicely and listen to what she has to say (she has more experience than you). Yet, she isn't you & she doesn't know what is good for you. So she can't make the final decision - it must be yours decision.

Why not do your best in nursing then follow your dreams? since you already finished your college, Do it and do your best. even though you do not really like it, do it for your mom. Do not waste the years you spent learning. Anyway you can pursue what you want if you already have a job or just after passing the board exam. So far, your still dependent on your parents so you do not have a choice. Well, this is my opinion.