I recently joined the Air National Guard, but unfortunately hurt my shoulder during basic training, and was sent home/discharged.

Because of basic training, and tech. school, I had already planned to miss next semester of college, to do BMT, and Tech. school. Now that I am home, I have the option of going back to school next semester. But, I am considering something, and want some advice from you all.

I have my PPL. I was thinking that since I had planned to be missing next semester anyway, it might be a good time to keep that time off, and finish my ratings, then go back to school the following semester. That way I can do some flight instructing, while finishing college, and build some time. It would also help in that I want be trying to mix studying and earning my ratings, while also trying to study, etc., for college.

Does this sound like a good plan? Again, I would be missing next semester anyway, if it weren't for the shoulder injury. Also, I was thinking of looking into some flight academy. Are there any that you all recommend, or should I just do it all local FBO?

I appreciate any advice.