I always had a passion for astrophysics and dreamt of becoming an astronaut. The idea of exploring space and conducting research beyond our planet seemed so exhilarating. However, I ultimately decided against it because I felt the path was too daunting and competitive, requiring an immense amount of dedication to STEM subjects and a level of physical fitness I wasn’t sure I could attain. Instead, I chose a more practical route that still allows me to engage with science, but I often wonder what it would have been like to chase that dream. How about you? What career did you find too unrealistic to pursue?
I always had a passion for astrophysics and dreamt of becoming an astronaut. The idea of exploring space and conducting research beyond our planet seemed so exhilarating. However, I ultimately decided against it because I felt the path was too daunting and competitive, requiring an immense amount of dedication to STEM subjects and a level of physical fitness I wasn’t sure I could attain. Instead, I chose a more practical route that still allows me to engage with science, but I often wonder what it would have been like to chase that dream. How about you? What career did you find too unrealistic to pursue?