Well, the engineering degrees prepares you for ATPl but it's not for me. I ammors interested in economics,poltics and all that. I am better at it as well. Because maths and physics aren't my favorite subjects. I have no problem learning maths and physics and combined with my love and motivation, I am not worried about the ATPL. However, engineering is a bit to much since I don't have that interest. No degree can be as exciting as aviation though. However a feel that a degree in a more social related area, will give my experience, better knowledge about the world and help me develope. Because a pilots education means that you can fly from A to B and that's it. No academic skills on the ground