[He wouldn't disagree with that, honestly. He has a feeling there's more to it than what she's saying, but he has no reason to push right now.]

It does seem like it would be difficult and very expensive to pursue things like that here. I have a fairly wide-ranging education, myself, though I've been focusing on technology in recent years.

... But changing your focus isn't a bad thing. It helps keep your mind from getting bored, after all. And you can always go back to learning.