Originally Posted by hypnotika

Oh, lets say you do finish your Private through Commercial cert between Spring-Fall quarter... its right about time for Aerial Surveying season in November (SkyLens/AirAmerica) or drop zones hiring Jump Pilots when the weather warms in March. Great opportunity to fly for these operators and getting some money/experience while taking classes online towards that non-aviation degree . Then, doing CFI in the Summer or Fall following year if your heart desires. You can even start submitting applications to a big university after that and already be sitting pretty!