What kind of degree would be a life-changing decision? I don't really see that big a difference between studying med and studying, say, astrophysics. Sacrifices? I might not have been paying attention, but I don't think I've noticed anything on her journal ... Not any more than the average uni student anyway. Of course, if I'm wrong, then this is a bit embarrassing. *hides*

I've known since the age of twelve exactly what degree I wanted and exactly what job I wanted. I ended up in the degree and am working towards the job. However, the reasons I want the job have changed slightly.

My ideas at the age of sixteen weren't as well thought-out as mine now. I didn't have enough life experience, for one!

I just don't believe the average sixteen year old is any more or less mature than I was at that age. And I wouldn't want the rest of my life affected by one decision I made back then.