Coming from an Aero Eng finalist, think VERY hard before you take on this degree. It aint much fun.
Get a degree to back yourself up - Uni is an experience not to be missed, just dont think only planes will do as I did. The skills you pick up at university are often the same no matter what degree. Having a better understanding of turbulent boundary layer analysis is not going to make you a better pilot. Teamwork, communication etc are.
BTW, only a handfull of graduates on my course go into engineering. Most have had enough after 3/4 years of being a recluse, and to top it off aren't willing to work for 60-70% of what other graduates are starting on.
Take Scrogg's advice, pilots earn better money and work less. Plus, (most) pilots enjoy their jobs and the office views are better. EASY CHOICE!!!
Good luck
JT8
[This message has been edited by JT8 (edited 24 March 2001).]