I would agree with everything that everyone else has said but I would add one more thing. Beware PPrune.
Now I think that Pprune is the best thing since sliced bread BUT I also am wary of looking at it too much. The reason..it can get a wee bit depressing to listen to some of the contributors listing everyhting that can and will go wrong in your chosen career path.
The info you get from here is invaluable but make sure you read some of the posts with a pinch of salt. Whilst it can be great for letting you read the advice of your elders it will also let you read all the ramblings 'mostly anonymous' of those people who have grudges and axes to grind.
So overall - read as much as you can but beware the bitter and twisted.
