Paul D, congratulations.

I went to university to take a degree when I was 34 years old (mature student) after having failed both grades 10 (made up in summer school) and 11 in high school 18 years previous. I went to school when I WANTED to learn and learn I did. (Ended up getting the degree annotated "with distinction".)

It's wonderful that you have chosen to pursue something you love to begin with and will learn to love more as your studies progress. Keep well.