Hi!
A couple of ideas. You could get an IMC rating if you don't have one already, which I'd imagine will make the IR a whole load easier once you get to it.
Or you could do some aerobatics - a bit pricy, but the tail-dragger experience could come in useful after getting your CPL, it could open up oportunities in glider-towing or banner-towing, for example. Not to mention that it's a whole load of fun!
Or how about hiring a plane and touring around Europe for a couple of weeks, after you finish college? Hmm, now there's an idea! Pity I don't have enough holiday time to be able to do that one myself...
Have fun!
FFF
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