Hello Bhargavi,

It's really good to know that you are so concerned for your friend.

It is always good to pursue your career in the field which interests you. This really helps an aspirant to do well in future. In your friend's case it's the field of genetics in which she is interested and she should pursue her career in that field only. She should tell her father that she can do really well in the field of genetics because it is a subject of her interest. And in case of Civil, she will always lack that passion which will hinder her growth. She can also tell her father about the various career prospects in the field of genetics which includes research scientist, clinical research associate, etc.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Genetics is a budding field that has a lot of scope and potential for a great career. Medical Technology is enhancing day by day. Your friend will learn and do great in a field she's interested in, rather than a field she's not. The best thing to do is for her to talk to her father and explain her interest and drive in the field of genetics. In order to succeed, it's important that a person is interested in what they do. A few years down the line, she'll be resentful and unhappy if she ends up in a career in civil engineering, which is not worth it. Most parents want their kids to do good in life and be happy. Good luck.