Bit of a mixed bag of replies here. I didn't apply to Nats until after I had finished my degree(also geography),so I didn't have to make the choice between uni or work. With hindsight, if I had joined Nats at 18 years old then I doubt I would be a controller today. The college course and subsequent training at unit are intensive and I would have been far too immature to cope. Uni was brilliant fun, and got a fair bit of silliness and immaturity out of my system before I hit the workplace.It's a tough call for you. My advice would be to go down the uni route first and have some fun along the way,although I can also see the attraction of getting a good job at a young age. Good luck
