Mmmm good question Jason,
I've been watching the
lectures from Leonard Susskind about Cosmology and am engrossed by it!
Its been 20+ years ago when I did that sort of math and physics, but a lot has come back to me!
I guess what Hans said is about right.......
Go for it I say, I wish I did!
As for the parents, just let them know that after Fame, Fortune will follow! ( hehehehe).
Good luck mate!
Bartman