<p>I’m in Navy ROTC and it’s absolutely the right fit for me. We have PT a few times a week (mustering at 0545), lab once a week (wear uniforms that day until COB) and Naval Science class twice a week (that includes learning basic stuff like ranks and rates, uniforms, etc so you won’t escape those classes in ROTC). The difference is, when we’re not at ROTC, were just like regular college kids holding a part time job. You’ll have something related to ROTC at least every day but some require more time that others. There’s a lot more freedom than at the Academy but we also don’t have as many experience related opportunities. </p>
<p>One thing to note - don’t bank on being a college programmer, that doesn’t lead to commissioning. You need to either pick up a scholarship or advanced standing by your junior year or you don’t commission. Keep that in mind when making your decision.</p>