Good. Your end game shouldn't change.

[Even if he still thinks it's fucking stupid]

And that should guide your hand for your intermediary goals.

Will this person help support your end goal? If so, prioritize them.

Who are the people -- like Whisky -- challenging you and your beliefs. Challenge them back. Decide your own future yourself.

And then figure out what's most important to you. Staying here and doing what you can or fast-tracking your own graduation so you can get on with the rest of your eternity.