Quote by Daniel J. Evans
I think I finally chose the graduate degree in engineering primarily because it only took one year and law school took three years, and I felt the pressure of being a little behind - although I was just 22.
Summary
This quote reveals the speaker's reasoning behind choosing a graduate degree in engineering over pursuing a three-year law school program. The main factor influencing their decision was the shorter duration of the engineering degree, allowing them to catch up to their perceived sense of being "behind." Despite being only 22 years old, they felt external pressure to avoid falling behind their peers. The quote reflects how external pressures and the desire to align with societal expectations can influence personal choices and career paths.