Although, I always enjoyed math and science classes. I decide to take a variety of classes to see what interested me the most. I think the hardest thing is tying to make sense of things. Ask as many question as possible until things make sense to you. Don't give up until you are satisfied with an answer.
Some times pilots do feel sick in the simulator.
I've only heard of pilots getting sick but not while I was working. Your parents must have been very supportive in order to raise seven children who were educationally successful and career-minded. My parents have been very supportive in my decision of being an aeronautical engineer. They have always encouraged us to pursue what really interest us. Although, there are not many women in engineering today there will hopefully be more in the future.