As other have noted, consider gliding because of the cost, challenge, and most importantly
fun. You'll do exciting things e.g.
- aerobatics before going solo (spinning at "low" altitude; yes I know it isn't strictly a requirement before going solo, but it is usual)
- formation flying (if being aerotowed)
- gaggle flying (e.g. thermalling with other gliders)
- low-level flying (flying along ridges looking at sheeps' eyballs)
- keeping a good lookout (especially when ridge soaring with other gliders!)
- understanding the expression "flying by the seat of your pants" isn't just an abstract expression
- and there's none of this tedious "flying straight and level" stuff