Advice for young man considering Physics?

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At 14, a Ghanaian-American aspiring to become a biomedical engineer is now leaning towards Experimental Particle Physics but seeks guidance on how to begin. Key advice emphasizes the importance of high school courses, particularly in mathematics and general science. Recommended subjects include physics and advanced mathematics, especially calculus, along with algebra and statistics. Developing critical analysis and inquiry skills is also highlighted as essential at this stage. The discussion notes that opportunities and resources may vary significantly depending on the school and location in the USA.
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I'm an Ghanaian-American 14 year old and since I was 8 I've wanted to become a biomedical engineer but as I did more research I am much preferring Physics specifically Experimental Particle Physics but I don't really know how to get started so does anyone have advice of how to get started in physics
 
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Welcome to PF;
You are just hitting the stage where people start to specialize - your starting point will be your High School courses.

You need maths and general science - at the senior level you want to be doing physics sure, and maths subjects with calculus. Algebra is good, so is statistics.

It is 5 years before you need to go more advanced, but you should keep your eye out for physics-type things.
Probably the best thing to can develop at this stage is critical analysis and inquiry skills.
A lot of what you do else will depend on what your school does and doesn't do... if you are in the USA, that can vary quite a lot.
 
Thank you for the advice sir
 

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