Even after high school, I had NO clue what I wanted to be. I found everything exciting. So , since I always spent time in my dad's advertising office, won awards for writing, etc, I went to an Advertising/Journalism School for a year. I spent a few months helping out my dad for no pay. Dad also had a Travel School that he insisted I attend. Found out, I LOVED it and spent 30+ years in the business.

Now that I'm not working, I remember my mom begging me to be a nurse. And hating to be told what to do, I refused.Now that I home cared my parents and am a constant visitor at nursing homes (relatives), I realize I probably missed my calling in the medical field.

If you love helping people, why don't you go to school (a jr college?) for a physician's assistant? Physical therapy is a great job and always in demand, as well as Xray tech, MRI tech, CAT scan etc. I know girls who decided to go into that field (Xray tech) and found a great, well paying job. It's hard work, but what isn't? You sound smart and dedicated enough to do it! Good Luck!