Why do I care about stories?

Being in university has got me asking myself alot of philosophical questions about my career choice in life. I want to be a storyteller through film... but why?
Do I want to go into filmmaking because of the exciting/challenging lifestyle? or do I want to become a filmmaker because I care about stories!?
Well its got to be both; I love working with people, and I love films with characters that I care about.

I guess the real question is, am I prepared for this?
I know how to use a camera and edit stuff together, but can I tell you a good story?
Only time will tell.