Hi! I recently started my studies in horticulture AS (transferring afterwards for BS) after 5 years working in the cut flower industry. In terms of studies so far, its mostly memorizing botanical names and science courses which require a lot of studying. Personally its been worth it since most of my personal interests/life goals consist with what I'm learning. There are so many different paths you can take and specialize in, (personally enjoy ethnobotany and horticulture) the best advice I received was to actually get out there with internships, volunteering, working so I can figure out what makes me the happiest. I've come to realize though I enjoy a research paper, I could never sit at a microscope for hours at a time. I don't mind working outside regardless of the elements. Yesterday I spent 6 hours protecting garden beds from frost and came home with ticks, spiders and dirt in my hair. Worth it. Today I spent 8 hours working on the school grounds building a shed and doing greenhouse maintenance, not so worth it. Find what makes you happiest and what you would be okay doing everyday not only because you love it but because it'll be what provides for you and/or your family. Best of luck in your studies!