I have/had three AFROTC kids at acaademically rigorous colleges. We've also hosted numerous Academy kids and have seen and heard of their experiences. I would just say that in some respects AFROTC can be more demanding because you do have more independence. ROTC will take a lot of time and you'll need to learn/practice good time management skills along with life skills such as budgeting for food and housing.
Spot-On Assessment! I will be entering what may be a more laborious/chaotic path with AFROTC instead of the USAFA. I'm studying abroad my 1st semester (Engineering), I come back in the spring, I will have to double-up on AFROTC classes, also have to commute to another university because mine is not the host (luckily close by). Obviously more military/discipline SA route, but there's the ever presence of structure/guidance, a one-stop-shop. With the ROTC route, I will be juggling more bowling pins than a pro circus clown to stay the course, as you said, "I" will have to manage the clock, the structure to an extent and manage both military and non-military environments/independence and other outside influences/forces, but all my decision and I'm ready to hit the ground running when I get back to the U.S.I have/had three AFROTC kids at acaademically rigorous colleges. We've also hosted numerous Academy kids and have seen and heard of their experiences. I would just say that in some respects AFROTC can be more demanding because you do have more independence. ROTC will take a lot of time and you'll need to learn/practice good time management skills along with life skills such as budgeting for food and housing.
And depending on the school and major, academics could be as rigorous or more. There won't be a "2.0 and go" available.
Both systems have their attributes and both require hard work to succeed. Choose what experience you want to have.
Good luck!
