Hi, I started Computer Science last September, so I'm about halfway through my 1st year. So far, I've found it fairly average; I enjoy the subject to an extent, and I'm pretty good at it, but I have no motivation to do it, and feel the course isn't right for me. It feels more like a casual hobby that's being forced on me full time.
I recently came across a university course called War Studies. I was dumbstruck! I didn't know a course like that existed. Not to sound horrifically geeky, but there isn't much that I enjoy more than researching military history, historical weapons and armies and basically, anything about warfare, right up to the modern day. I even have very enthusiastic and passionate conversations with friends about the same topics. LARP and other forms of roleplay are hobbies of mine, and I'm a sucker for historical context :P (I must sound like a total loser right now).
I'm considering actually trying for the course, but obviously there's a few issues and risks involved. This year will basically be wasted; I could drop out and seek employment for the rest of the academic year, but its still not a very desirable option. My history grade, while I enjoyed it in Sixth Form, isn't up to scratch. I wasn't known for the effort I put into work. I'd probably have to take a year out and go to college to bump my C up to an A, and perhaps study something else to add an extra oomph to my application. And finally, its the same risk I took last year when I joined this course; I have no idea if I'll enjoy it. Fortunately, I'm quite confident I would.
So, is it feasible/sensible/worth it to pursue this?