It's not that bad, really.... It sounds it, but its not
My course costs about $3700 a semester (so $7400 a year) just for being enrolled in my subjects- this is a 5yr course, and I've just finished my 3rd year. So, I currently owe something like $22,200 so far, and by the time I finish that will be $37,000
Its a lot of money, but you only start to pay it back, slowly, after you reach a certain income threshold, and then it just comes out of your pay at a certain rate, depending on your income. So, its not
really as daunting as it seems. Most courses are cheaper than mine too, I think.
For me it will be well worth it to have a job I'll love
As said above, don't let anyone change your mind for you- let them give their opinions and advice, but
you need to think it all over, evaluate it all, and come to your own decision. Other peoples opinions and advice can be helpful to weigh up your options, just don't feel as though you have to do exactly as they say. IF however you say, start a uni course, finish the first year and decide its not for you- by all means, change. Everyone changes as they go, you may discover its not what you thought it was, or may find a different area or pathway you may want to follow.