Emory Speaks

SPLURGE recently surveyed 30 Emory students about their views on the Passion vs. Practicality debate. Here's what some students had to say:

Question: When it comes to choosing a career, what do you value more: passion or practicality?

Name: Claudia Chitu
Major: Math/Economics & French
Career Goals: A job to pay off any loans
Dream Job: Economic Development
Passion vs. Practicality: Practicality

Name: Keith McGill
Major: Anthropology
Career Goals: Artist
Dream Job: Artist
Passion vs. Practicality: Passion

Name: Pulak Patel
Major: Biology
Career Goals: Medicine
Dream Job: Singer
Passion vs. Practicality: Practicality

Name: Seth Childers
Major: Chemistry
Career Goals: PhD Chemist
Dream Job: College professor
Passion vs. Practicality: Passion

Name: Patrick Knight
Major: Biology
Career Goals: Medicine
Dream Job: Radiologist
Passion vs. Practicality: Practicality

Name: Marcus Ballenger
Major: History
Career Goals: Teacher
Dream Job: Basketball Coach
Passion vs. Practicality: Passion