Nah, life requires you do certain things to prep yourself for what you want. That includes getting some relevant experience (more than “Hello World” or programming a pong game, a web site, or doing some blogging.) Getting out of your comfort zone isn’t gaming anything.
Robotics is always a good start because it’s the milieu, the mindset, and collaborative. Not all schools offer it, though. Make sure you get in the higher levels of math.