Miranda

What are your thougts on a person who never got to experience high school science/biology/chemistry/mathematics on beginning a journey to get her upgrading courses through adult basic education and starting on a college bsc degree in possibly biochemistry. I know, it's an odd question. On one hand, I might put a lot of effort into trying science and discover it was not meant to be. The exiting part is though, I might try it and discover it's perfect for me, my thing, my 'niche' that I have yet to discover. If I have yet to discover it, why not science? I don't know if I'll be any good at memorization. I know I'm good with concepts. I had 3 college semesters of Philosophy, my favorite courses was learning first order logic. The logic, with clearly defined right and wrong answers (something I've aways thought was parallel to math) was a wonderful break from the head spinning most other areas in Philosophy can put you through. Although I love Philosophy I doubt I would like to continue earning a degree in it. As I said I never got to experience much science in high school, leaving in grade 9. My last shot at high school was returning after quitting the first time to try self-paced courses and finishing grade 9 math in a week. I loved it, was addicted, but it's simple math, simple algebra, I can't remember exactly. My point is that was the last time I got to experience anything close to what learning about science could be like and I remember loving it. My only fear is I may not just be cut out for science, cut out for memorizing. I'm certainly good with concepts, understanding the why so to speak. I know when I'm passionate about something it makes learning easier. In order to begin this journey I would be required to get many upgrading courses through adult basic education before going back to college. The degree I have loosely planned (so I have a clear direction of something, even if it turns out down the road not be the end goal,) is a BSC in molecular biology and biochemistry. I learned a little about biology and chemistry through online education videos. Not much I know, but the idea of where biology could take me, and the way I felt intrigued by learning about basic chemistry, I thought biochemistry might be good to look into. I guess what I'm looking for is, thoughts on a person like me starting on this journey? Bad idea? Good? What makes a scientist? A bioogist? A chemist? A biochemist? Who else started off on the path to science in a strange, unexpected way? And did it work out for you? Any help, advice, encouragment greatly appreciated. Thanks!