Having dreams and ambitions can really affect your future. Of course, it’s what people want in life. It’s what people want to achieve. It’s what people are. We all want to do what we want, and we all want to do what we love. A.K.A., our passion.

When I was a little kid, I always dreamed of being an astronaut and exploring outer space. I wanted to visit every planet in the solar system, visit the Sun up close, and discover new galaxies and extraterrestrial bodies. Science has always fascinated me, especially Astronomy. I dreamt of that for a long time, until I grew too old for me to realize that it may be impossible for me to do that. I guess that was the first ambition I tried to accomplish, without knowing that it was an impossibility.

I then told people that I wanted to be a doctor. I knew to myself that that wasn’t true. I just decided to tell people that because I didn’t know what to answer whenever they asked me what I want to be when I grow up. I was pressured. Who knew a little kid would feel that kind of burden at such a young age? Though being a doctor might be quite interesting for me to take up, it didn’t really tickle my fancy. It wasn’t in me. Though that kind of changed when I moved up to 7^th grade.

Psychology caught my attention. It’s the scientific study of the mind and behavior. The field was vast, and I wanted to explore every corner of it. It didn’t just catch my attention. It also caught my heart. I guess it’s because ever since then, I’ve always found the human behavior and how they think really interesting. It was my first love. It was my first passion.

Like I said before, it’s a broad field. Despite of that, I only have two options. Clinical Psychology or Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Clinical was always my first and only choice, but I/O Psych became a part of my decision, since my uncle is one.

I got it all planned out. I was ready to become a psychologist. But my mom crushed my dreams by telling me that I should choose a different expertise, since she wasn’t sure if I could do it. And also, because of the small salary. I was heartbroken. I didn’t know what to do. Senior High School is approaching, and I didn’t know what strand to choose.

But then, in 9^th grade, I found a new love. Another field caught my attention. I loved technology, so this was also perfect for me. I wanted to be a computer programmer or a computer engineer.

In 9^th grade, the school had a program where we can choose what our specialty can be. They only had two options: ICT and TLE. I immediately went for ICT. It was then when I realized that I had a future in this field. I can progress, and at the same time I was doing the things I love.

But when I went to school in the summer to enroll myself, my mom told me that I could choose whatever I want. It was my decision, not hers. So I was torn. I didn’t know what to choose. I both loved ICT and Psychology, but I couldn’t be majors in both. I had to decide. All I needed to do is check which strand I was going to pick. I was forced to pick which one I loved the most. I tried to be practical and realistic when it came to making decisions. I mean, I was putting my future as stake. Though it was hard, but eventually, I made my decision. A decision that put me where I am right now.

I chose HUMSS as my strand because I decided to be a psychologist. Though I have two passions, this was still my first love. Mom gave me the chance to pursue my dream, so I did. It’s my time to aim for my doctoral degree. So technically, I do want to be a doctor someday. My past me was right.

Aim for what you love, and do it. It’s your life. It’s your future. You have every right and every say about it. Do what you’re best at doing. And that’s what I did. So here I am, a future doctor, a future psychologist, at your service.