I am interested in going to a Big 10 school, but not all of them have flight programs or more specifically programs that let you major in something besides aviation (U of I is the exception). I have applied to U of I but if that falls through I have already gotten into the University of Iowa and am waiting on Indiana University's reply on my admission.

So basically this topic is directed at the pilots here that have continued on with getting your ratings while pursuing a degree at a non-aviation school.

How hard was it for you to balance going to school with flying on the side and having a good social life?

Also did you go to college with a car to drive to the airport or did you use public transportation?

Also if you could do it again would you choose the same path for flight training?

*I want to be a military pilot after college, but I also want to have a back-up incase I do not meet the military physical standards for whatever reason.