[johnea]

All of that stuff about it being your desicion and about what inspires you is true.

But please don't forget that university only lasts 4 or 5 years, then for the rest of your life you're in the workforce.

When my son went through highschool all the guidance was about following your dreams, etc. While it's important to like what you do for a job, it's also important (for most people) to be able to support themselves financially.

So unless you're from an independently wealthy family, make sure you do something with a lifetime earning potential.

In spite of recent changes in tech, it's still going to be a major field of economic advancement for many years to come. Someone will have to hurd it. If you like tech, consider an Embedded S/W Electrical Engineering focus.