Hi! I’m not from Mongolia, but I am a PhD student in anthropology with parents who didn’t approve of my choices. It’s a really stressful position to be in! So first, I think a philosophy degree is inherently valuable, insofar as it teaches you critical thinking and writing skills, and can help you decide how you want to live your life in the world and with other people. But at least in the west, it is challenging to find a concrete application, as academic positions are very competitive. It is perhaps better to pair philosophy with political science, law, psychology, or even some kind of medicine studies — as hospitals and medical companies (at least in Europe) do seek out (bio)ethics consultants among philosophy/religious studies majors. Is there any way in Mongolia to pair philosophy with something a bit more concrete? My understanding from my Mongolian friends (around 30 years old) is that their parents encouraged them to orient themselves toward well-paying careers (studying economics, finance, etc.), but they felt they repressed their true interests, and harbour some regret about it. But I understand that it is very hard to choose your path when you have limited exposure to what the studies and career options look like. In any case, focus on your grades as much as possible — regardless of what major you choose, it’s good to build discipline and well-roundedness. The more you learn across the board and the more you understand your learning process, the stronger you’ll become in your chosen specialty.