[Lucid:]

All right, that's not so hard compared to a master's! When I worked with some of the masters therapy students who were doing their dissertations, it was stressful work. But if that's not a requirement, then even better!

I think she's right that you should definitely follow your passions. Going through life the way everyone else wants you to is no fun at all. :c You'll feel a lot more fulfilled if you do the things that make you happy!