Eager to learn, not sure where to start.

Well, /prog/
Today i come to you with a simple question.
What language should i learn first?
I'm not so much interested in how programming works, and i don't want a language too basic.
It seems to me that C++ is the industry standard, and I've heard a lot of people telling me it's a good language.
My goal is to learn a language before college, and then pursue my bachelors in comp. sci.
I've also been looking at microsoft,and it seems i would enjoy programming for them.

>>17
Learn how shit works. If you want to skip the kiddie shit, learn C. For scripting, learn whatever the fuck you like to write. Also, learn all the major paradigms.