Im starting grade 12 in, oh, about 24 hours. I love to write, but I cant see myself making a living off writing, so I think that I'll go into computer sciences,because it's practical, and I enjoy it too (if not as much as writing). Anyway, I figure that if I want to write a book, I dont need a degree to do it.
Also, i need some advice from you computer sciency people, is it expected that when you go into university you already have a basic knowledge of programming? Cause I know a little bit (and I mean a really little bit), but should I take time off from writing to learn some computer sciency shtuff before graduating highschool?