What my father said to me was ...
DON'T GO INTO AVIATION !
I didn't listen but I did anyway
I set myself a target when I rebelled aged 17, and that was to earn back my training costs.
Having done that and more here is my advice 10,000 hours on.
Do a good degree .. take your opportunities from there.
Avoid aviation like de plague unless you have a very good back up plan.
If you are sorted and still want dabble .. that's fine .. meanwhile
AVOID AVOID AVOID !!