Is it better to follow your passion?

I am 15 and not interested in stem subjects, instead I have a passion for art history. I want to do this as a degree but my family probably wouldn't accept me. They are all a stem bunch and I wouldn't fit in, would probably be laughed at actually. I don't really care for their opinions honestly but at the same time I don't want to be a laughing stock and be asked awkward questions.

I've heard its best to keep your passion a hobby rather than a profession and my mum also said that to me, but I will be just miserable if I do and I know it. I am aware art history isn't likely to make me rich but I really want to pursue it anyways.

Is it better to be severely unhappy with your job but financially stable or very happy with life and making an average salary? I'm quite torn on this.

I’m also 15 and I think that as long as you are making enough money to be comfortable and if your aren’t going to be struggling with finances for the rest of your life then do what makes you happy. There is no point doing something your really hate for the rest of your life because the money won’t necessarily make you happier

I am 15 and not interested in stem subjects, instead I have a passion for art history. I want to do this as a degree but my family probably wouldn't accept me. They are all a stem bunch and I wouldn't fit in, would probably be laughed at actually. I don't really care for their opinions honestly but at the same time I don't want to be a laughing stock and be asked awkward questions.

I've heard its best to keep your passion a hobby rather than a profession and my mum also said that to me, but I will be just miserable if I do and I know it. I am aware art history isn't likely to make me rich but I really want to pursue it anyways.

Is it better to be severely unhappy with your job but financially stable or very happy with life and making an average salary? I'm quite torn on this.

Doing a stem degree does not mean that you will be stuck with a stem career for the rest of your life. I know people from uni who studied History or Engineering and are working in finance or strategy consulting.

My closest female friend at uni wanted to work in international relations, but her parents refused. She studied Natural Sciences and still ended up in the Foreign Office working on foreign relations. She studied French, Maths and Biology at A levels.

My suggestion is to take a levels subjects in 2 sciences and 1 art history. Then, you do a STEM degree. It is for 3 years and not for the rest of your life. Afterwards, you can do whatever you like. To me, it is reasonable to play safe. You dont want to study art history, end up with no job then blame migrants for “stealing your jobs”. A STEM degree can be a good fall-back option.

Good luck

I am 15 and not interested in stem subjects, instead I have a passion for art history. I want to do this as a degree but my family probably wouldn't accept me. They are all a stem bunch and I wouldn't fit in, would probably be laughed at actually. I don't really care for their opinions honestly but at the same time I don't want to be a laughing stock and be asked awkward questions.

I've heard its best to keep your passion a hobby rather than a profession and my mum also said that to me, but I will be just miserable if I do and I know it. I am aware art history isn't likely to make me rich but I really want to pursue it anyways.

Is it better to be severely unhappy with your job but financially stable or very happy with life and making an average salary? I'm quite torn on this.

Would subjects such as psychology and a modern foreign language at a-level suffice? I'm not really good at science