Sedrider,
The best example I can give you of knob year is stated by Pat Conroy, which is 100% fact.
"The formula begins with the plebe system. One thing is certain. The plebe system is calculated to be, and generally succeeds in being, a nine month journey through hell. The freshman is beaten, harassed, ridiculed, and humiliated by upperclassmen who concur and believe in the traditions of the school. Life is tough, the system says, and we are going to make life so tough for you this year that when your marriage dissolves, your child dies unexpectedly, or your platoon gets decimated in a surprise attack, you can never say The Citadel didn't prepare you for the worst in life.
He deserves no consideration for his human qualities, and he gets none. He finds himself called a litany of names and semi-curses: Knob, screw, wad, waste, dumbhead, abortion, nut, and many others. He is starved at breakfast, tantalized at lunch, and ignored at supper. He does push-ups till his arms are heavy as iron; he runs up steps till his thighs grow useless. He has no freedom, no privacy, and no time to study. For nine months he marches, braces, and hustles in misery.”
Knob Knowledge is one of the highest priorities, and it is essential that you know it. You are forced to memorize knob knowledge and recite it during every formation every day, and on the spot. Knob Knowledge starts from the beginning of Hell week and ceases at the end of Recognition Day
All Citadel cadets are required to take rotc courses throughout ones four years, but are not required to participate in rotc labs/ftx unless they are pursuing or contracted with a military branch. You participate frequently with your rotc detachments if you are pursuing or contracted. Physical training is twice per week usually in the mornings depending upon your rotc, and you have labs which take place at least twice a week.
There are also military clubs such as Cordell and Ranger Challenge, which go beyond the instruction of labs.
Usually two cadets per room, but there are rooms that house four cadets.
I promise that you will not be bored, but rather have too many tasks to accomplish in a short period of time.