Well, it's been time for me to choose
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I shall... go to uni !
What's decisive is the fact that you keep your degree whatever the economical situation. The world's going faster everyday, and such a guarantee will be helpful in the future. It surely will.
Seniority... Yes, that's an important point but I prefer living modestly with a degree than without. I'll be a beginner some day anyway.
And if a airline finds it good for its recruits to possess a diploma, so much the better !
Thanks for your replies !