Hi,
I believe the companies in the EU are going to start to ask pilots to have a Uni degree very soon. In Spain they have included in the selection process of the last year that all pilot MUST have a degree as of 2010, so you must start studying in 2007 to have it in time (or get a job before 2010)...
I think you should all follow your dream, and do everything possible to make it come true. I did but couldn't get a job, and I am currently finishing my second year in Uni. This doesn't mean you I don't want to be a pilot in the future, just something to use as a "back up" if you lose or don't get the job you want!
Good luck in whatever you choose.
Richiya