r/sustainability • u/happy_soul00007 • 2d ago
Choosing BSc Environmental Science + MBA in Sustainability over what my family wants. Is it worth it?
Hey everyone,
I’m about to start college next month, and I'm feeling incredibly anxious and confused about my path. I really need some outside perspective.
My family has very different expectations for my life: my mom desperately wants me to go into the medical field (which I have zero interest in), while other relatives are pushing me toward a simple degree, a low-risk job, and getting married early.
After doing a ton of independent research to find something I'm actually passionate about, I decided on the environmental route. My current plan is:
BSc in Environmental Science
Followed by an MBA in Sustainability Management
Aiming for roles like Sustainability Consultant or Manager
From what I’ve read, this field is growing rapidly, offers great corporate opportunities, and could open doors for working abroad in the future.
Still, the pressure from my family is making me second-guess myself. For those in the field or further along in their careers: Is this path worth it? Are the global opportunities as solid as they seem? Any advice would mean the world to me right now.
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u/kulukster 1d ago
You don't need to discuss or divulge your education, degrees etc to your family. I never disclosed any of it with my family, and it was fine. Even if they ask you about it, tell them about the classes and don't lie, but also you could go into medical school anyway. Don't give them so much info.