with regards to my experience, i followed first my parents' wishes: i finished my college degree, worked, finished my MBA and then worked again. however, during my college days i already have a dream which is not my course. so while working i saved up until i saved up enough for me to take another course which is aligned with my dream. although my parents' reaction is lukewarm, at least they cannot obliged me anymore since i'll be the one to support my dream. whatever you do, don't stop chasing your dream. you don't want to have "what ifs" thoughts when you are already old. good luck!