Hi ric, im just coming to the end of my university education and i have nothing more to say than i absolutely loathed it! so i think paddington summed it up in a nutshell, choose a course you will enjoy.I didnt and this simply attributed to my hatred of college.i would have enjoyed it much more if i had of choosen a course that was of interest to me !
Also get a few hours in if you can, like someone mentioned. You could find that flying isnt for you.
I found when i did about 10 hours at 16yrs of age back in 2000, that i wasnt even nearly ready to take on such a big responsibility. college will most definately develop and shape you as a person, and when you emerge you WILL find that you are more mature and mentally ready for whats involved (presuming your still up for it)!either way i hope you make the best decision for you!
best wishes and more importantly good luck with the study!
p.s it wouldnt hurt to try and obtain a class I in the next year or two!
