... right now I'm at a crossroads between a future of medicine and singing. I know I shouldn't ask random strangers about my future, but I just would really appreciate your opinions.
Why medicine? I've always had this innate feeling to help people, even hopefully as a career. I think being a doctor (even psychologists), who go through all that work are noble just because they want to help. I think I have potential, I know I have the academic potential too. And I know I'd probably like the daily problems and tasks that I need to speculate and answer, I'm kind of a deep thinker. Plus there's benefits like money, pride of others, and I secretly just like the "Dr." label. But my worry is what if I may end up being stressed and unhappy with my life. I want to experience a social life and enjoy a bit of freedom. Plus there are money issues too, but I think there are loans or scholarships out there for me. I've also thought about being a physician's assistant, if being a doctor is too much.
Then there's my passion for creativity. I know that as an artist I'd live doing something that makes me happy, and I could try new things everyday. My friends think I should. I'd probably will have a more free social and personal life. I know that being too focused on my academics makes me forget about that creative side of myself, and I've found that I end up in a bit of a loss and sad I'm not singing anymore. But my fears are that art won't really get me anywhere, maybe even a lost dream. I just don't want to end up starving and regretting not going the logical way.
Should I be a doctor or a singer?