Several years ago, just like most
of the other students in China, I had to choose between science and liberal
arts and two voices were fighting against each other. “Pursue your dream and go
up for science”, shouted one voice and “Be realistic, for math and physics are
just not what girls do”, screamed another voice.
At that time, I was trapped in an
awkward dilemma, because most of the girls around me made up their mind to take
up liberal arts. Admittedly, it was very compelling to do as did your peers and
jump on the bandwagon. Even my mother was attempting to persuade me into being
a safe player. Anyway, conventional wisdom has it that it’s far harder for
girls to succeed in the scientific field.
But I kept asking myself:“Is it
really worthwhile to be onto something that seemingly offers you more chances
to win even if you have passion elsewhere.” No, definitely not. Finally I
determined to be a science student and became the one of the few girls in my
class.
Girls, ask yourselves, have you
ever been talked into getting down to what you are expected to do even if you
are not keen on it in the slightest? Have you ever given up on your plan
because of the overwhelming noise around you? Have you ever been approved of
for your “goodness” and obedience to rules while you are driven by a desire to
be different, original and independent?
Developed and advanced as our
society is, there are still stereotyped ideas buried in people’s minds, which
exercise their tremendous power over our life and career paths. Those
conventional beliefs are barriers that bar us from numerous possibilities.
It’s time that we built up our
own belief. And the first thing is to believe in yourself. Why not dig out our
potential and bring it into full play? Why not give it a shot and see what we
could possibly be? Why not challenge ourselves to the boundaries and live our
life to the fullest?
Women can hold up half the sky
and contribute to the world just as much as men do. For example, Jane Austin
went against the traditional idea that women could only succeed in the domestic
field, and became one of the greatest writers of her time. We have seen an
increasing number of women leading the field that was once the world of men.
Our belief does make a difference in our life. Yielding to the
conventional belief may deprive ourselves of the opportunity to realize our
value. On the contrary, sticking to our own can bring us fulfillment, happiness
and most importantly a life without regrets.
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