Go to a non-aviation college and major in something interesting/useful. For example, something science/engineering/computer related--these majors will make you think a little and will open up many doors if you decide against the airline industry. Screw poli-sci, business, etc....they are fluff majors and unless you are truely motivated in them, which you won't be if you're considering the airlines, you will get nowhere as they will be just as useless as an aviation degree.
Never go to college with the attitude that you are there just for a degree because you are going to be a pilot. This is the laziest excuse you will hear from many on these boards, and these poor people are generally the people that bitch about pay, etc. They have no options besides the industry--keep your options open!
Most of the industry right now is going down the crapper, but there are still a few good gigs out there such as cargo (ups/fedex), corporate, and fractional. Never rule out these options.
To fly, you do not need to be a professional pilot !! There are plenty of other careers out there that will allow you to fly as a hobby. If you fly professionally it will eventually become a job; It's inevitable as is obvious from the pros on these boards. Work hard and always keep your options open!! this is the best advice I can give...
Take what I have said with a grain of salt--I'm graduating from college this spring, have a couple med school acceptances, a biotech job offer, and have been admitted to grad school at harvard (not boa####l- just giving a perspective).
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bye bye--CV
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