Want the best of both worlds? In the US there's a "golden ticket" available, it's called the USAF Reserve. You can get a reserve slot, commit yourself to ten years and spend about two or three of that as an active reservist building your hours. There are many reserve units that only hire pilots previously trained on their aircraft, so active guys getting out. However, there are some units out there that will hire a person with a 4-year degree and a PPL. The trick is finding them and getting someone to talk to. It can be done though. They have everything from F-16 units to C-17 units. Just remember, it takes roughly two years to train a military pilot. In that time you will log around 200-300 hours. That's about four month's worth at a regional. The most important thing in aviation is seniority and the second and third most important things? SENIORITY AND SENIORITY!!! If your dream is to fly commercially then either go Reserve or don't go. Seniority is your livelyhood in this industry. If your dream is to fly fast and low then go military. If you are just starting college then join the ROTC program if there is one available. Sounds like you are going to ERAU, UND, or something similar. Make sure you get a degree or at least a minor in something besides aviation. You never know what will happen (bust numerous FAA rides, violation, fail a medical) and you'll need something to fall back on. Good luck.