It is because he has been sold the Oxford lie, and seemingly swallowed it hook, line and sinker.
I feel sorry for the little blighter.
Geez
P.S. The Oxford lie comes in many forms and can be found in many flying schools up and down the country. A way to identify the Oxford lie is to go to a school that doesn't need to put 'adverts' in pilot magazine and compare them to said school.
But who cares about experiencing real life, when you can be a FO in a jet in 12 months!
Chances are he'll get a job before he even finishes school. I really hope he does.