Definitely get into engineering. you will have at least 2 years from when you start engineering school to decide what specific kind. I recommend Mechanical, of course ;)
Come live in boston. It's the best place on earth!
I'm a mechanical engineer but only on paper, I think..
I just finally defended my thesis which focused on nanomaterials. It was heavy on the nano-fabrication and material characterization. I also felt like I did more chemical engineering than actual mechanical engineering.
I haven't touched...