<p>@Wildlifeman - </p>
<p>If you’re dead set on being a scientist, then you’ll have to decide whether to go for a biology or astronomy degree. But know this…you’ll have to get a Ph.D if you want to be a biologist or astronomer/physicist. And that means years of training. Then paying your dues as a postdoc. It also means being flexible and open to working for non-academic institutions, including profit or non-profit entities.</p>
<p>Along the way, you’re going to see many previously ambitious scientists and scientists-in-training drop out for one reason or another. But if you’re really smart, work hard, and have some luck on your side, the payoff can be very rewarding if you stick with it.</p>
<p>The downside is that, if you find out that you can’t or don’t want to cut it as a scientist, a 4 year degree in Astronomy or Biology (by itself) isn’t going to help you very much as far as job prospects are concerned. </p>
<p>So my advice to you is to do an honest self-assessment. What are you truly interested in…and will work VERY hard for…? And what are your strengths and weaknesses?</p>
<p>Good luck</p>