I was going to comment on how only 5% of the class sees a permanent future in the finance industry while 20% of the class sees a long term career in health/medicine, and how it reflects the perceived attractiveness of the various industries as our population ages and finance is increasingly bound up by legislation.
But then I saw this:
39 percent of respondents said they sought some form of mental health care during their time at Harvard.
A culture and society that coerces its most potent individuals to develop depression and other mental issues is one that we cannot by any means be proud of. While I technically didn't seek mental health care during my college years, I should have by all means. During those four years, one friend visibly broke down and took a leave of absence for a year. Another committed suicide using cyanide from her lab. I can't imagine things are any better at my alma mater both compared to my years of attendance and compared to Harvard today.
I really wish I could even have hope that things are getting better.
> finance is increasingly bound up by legislation.
The health care industry is also bound up by legislation. The difference is that the legislation is in the favor of those who pursue a career in the industry.
But then I saw this:
39 percent of respondents said they sought some form of mental health care during their time at Harvard.
A culture and society that coerces its most potent individuals to develop depression and other mental issues is one that we cannot by any means be proud of. While I technically didn't seek mental health care during my college years, I should have by all means. During those four years, one friend visibly broke down and took a leave of absence for a year. Another committed suicide using cyanide from her lab. I can't imagine things are any better at my alma mater both compared to my years of attendance and compared to Harvard today.
I really wish I could even have hope that things are getting better.