Meet Anika, a third-year International student from India studying Environmental Science at the University of Waterloo. Anika is deeply passionate about sustainability but initially chose her degree path to please her parents, who were eager to see her succeed in a field they believed would secure her future. Balancing their expectations and her own interests, she has learned to integrate her personality into her studies while grappling with the weight of her choices. Anika often reflects on her journey, acknowledging the commonality of regret, yet remains determined to carve out a fulfilling academic experience that honors both her family's sacrifices and her personal aspirations.