After 10th or 12th, most students don’t choose their career themselves.

They look at one thing:

👉 “Mera friend kya choose kar raha hai?”

If friend chooses science → you choose science.
If friend chooses commerce → you choose commerce.
If friend chooses CA → you also think of CA.

This is the biggest silent mistake students make.

Let’s understand why copying friends in career decisions is dangerous.

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Why Do Students Copy Friends?

Students copy friends because:

• They feel insecure

• They don’t know their interests

• They fear making wrong decisions

• Friends influence confidence

Many students think:

👉 “Agar friend successful hoga, main bhi ho jaunga.”

But career doesn’t work like this.

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The Truth: Friends ≠ Same Career

Every student is different.

Your friend and you may differ in:

• Interest

• Talent

• Learning speed

• Personality

• Goals

For example:

• Your friend loves maths, you hate it.

• Your friend likes biology, you don’t.

• Your friend is confident, you are introverted.

So how can your career be the same?

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Real-Life Example: Same Stream, Different Results

Imagine two friends:

👤 Friend A:

• Loves science

• Enjoys problem-solving

• Chooses engineering

👤 Friend B:

• Doesn’t like science

• Chooses engineering because of Friend A

Result?

• Friend A enjoys studies

• Friend B struggles and loses confidence

👉 Same decision, different outcomes.

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Friends vs Career – Reality Check

Copying friends can lead to:

❌ Wrong stream selection
❌ Loss of interest in studies
❌ Poor academic performance
❌ Career frustration
❌ Wasted years

Many students realize this only after 2–3 years.

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Why This Happens in India?

In India:

• Career guidance is limited

• Parents rely on social proof

• Schools focus only on marks

So students choose careers emotionally, not logically.

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How to Choose Career Without Copying Friends?

Here are 4 simple steps 👇

✅ 1) Understand Your Interest

Ask yourself:

• What subjects do I enjoy?

• What kind of work excites me?

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✅ 2) Know Your Strengths

Are you good at:

• Numbers?

• Creativity?

• Communication?

• Technology?

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✅ 3) Explore Career Options

Don’t depend only on friends.

Explore:

• Streams

• Courses

• Careers

• Skills

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✅ 4) Think Long-Term

Don’t ask:

❌ “Friend kya karega?”
Ask:

✅ “Main 5 saal baad kya karna chahta hoon?”

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Infostaan Advice for Confused Students

If you are confused:

👉 Don’t copy friends blindly.
👉 Understand yourself first.
👉 Make informed decisions.

On Infostaan, you will find:

• Simple career guides

• Course comparisons

• College lists

• Real salary insights

Infostaan is built for confused students.

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Final Truth

Friends are important in life.

But:

👉 Friends ≠ career guide
👉 Friends ≠ same future
👉 Friends ≠ same potential

Your career should be based on your interest, not your friend’s decision.

🔗 Related Guides for Confused Students

👉 Confused after 10th – what should I do?
👉 Commerce vs Science – reality check
👉 Is science really worth it after 10th?
👉 Is commerce good for average students?
👉 Marks vs career – does marks decide your future?