I learnt in a Katana and I'd recommend it to anyone - great visibility, light control, quiet, modern, comfortable, and it even accommodates a 6'4 person with space to spare.
Since I got my license I've flown C152s and C172s (both pretty horrible), Pitts S2B (nice for an aerobatic plane, but lousy visibility), PA28 (somewhere between the Katana and Cessna) and the Diamondstar (even better than the Katana).
Whatever you fly, enjoy it, and fly safe.
MD.