I went to University when I was 17, just going into my final year of a Law degree.
If I wanted to be a lawyer I have to do a few more exams after University, but I have no intetions to do so. I'm just using it to make my CV look better AND as a back up.
However, my degree is a join degree so i could be an HR Director/advisor right now if I wanted to as I'm CIPD qualified.
University has been a great learning curve, I've enjoyed the student life and look forward to starting my commercial training. I paid for my PPL using my Student Bursary and Part time work wages.