Conflict with dad over University...
Im in the upper sixth at the moment and am looking at ABB..
When i leave, i want to get something different out of life and learn to fly, right up to ATPL level eventually.. its always been something I have wanted to get into, but time constraints in the sixth form have stopped me from starting my PPL..
I also want to have a bash at the wide world, travelling and earning my own money to gradually fund this massive undertaking.. I hope to log hours in the USA and Africa
However my dad seems to be very discouraging whenever I talk about flying.. He wants me at a British University straight away, It doesnt appeal to me, I can't see myself sticking three years at somewhere I really don't want to be.. Especially as I can't find a course that really interests me, I know what I want, and that is to fly..
I know many Uni's in the UK offer air squadrons, but that isn't the point of going to university.. and the flying, when you have a degree to think about is surely limited.. (not to mention the added financial constraints)
I know not taking a degree is a risky option to take, but in my world money doesn't grow on trees and I am fully aware that I need to be working a good deal in the real world in order to live this dream..
Anyway, sorry for the long rant.. i would just like some feedback, is my father being reasonable? Should I follow my dream right away? Or do I just have unrealistic expectations?
Regards
Rich