I'm personally fond of my "college". Not only did I get a good introduction into aviation, but I graduated debt free with an engineering degree to fall back on if needed...and a guaranteed job. Oh yeah, I also got 220 hours of jet time in exchange for "them" providing a decent paying job for the next eight years to continue to build hours. Of course there is a catch. You do have to be willing to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America...and be prepared to give your life in their defense". Times are also changing and the threat of "piloting" unmanned vehicles is out there. It's not for everybody, and I know several of my peers have had a bad experience and wished they never joined. Given all that, it was still the best career decision I've made...U.S. Air Force Academy.