<p>I'm a current female freshman at the University of Pittsburgh (obviously), and I just wanted to ask a few questions about joining the Crew. I'm only 5'6", weigh 125 lbs., pretty athletic (track, tennis, TRX, CrossFit, etc.), and I'm a hard worker. I'm also doing neuroscience, so I'm a little worried about not being able to focus on my studies if I join crew. </p>
<p>For anyone that has been on a crew club, would you mind telling me about your experiences on crew, if I'll be able to do it, how it was for the first couple months, etc. I talked to my sister about crew, and she said that her friends think that it's a great experience, but it's hard work that pays off in the end. I just don't know if they'll kick me off or something for being too short, and for not having done crew at all in the past. </p>
<p>HALP.</p>
<p>Also, if you guys could give me a few pointers so that I could possibly get ready for crew? The first practice is in 5 days so… Yeah.</p>
<p>My daughter rowed in high school. She looked into crew at Pitt, but it was too much for her because of the time of practice. </p>
<p>What I would suggest is giving it a try. You will find out fairly quickly if it is something that you can work into your schedule. They will have a novice boat. They may also have a lightweight boat, or you might even be a coxswain. If you are short, being flexible is important( for reaching). </p>
<p>It is a great sport. Good luck.</p>
<p>My son is on the team (went out with no experience) and loves it! He is in Engineering with a heavy course load and was able to do it. He has made so many amazing friends. You won’t know until you try. I know they are always looking for new recruits! Good luck</p>
<p>It is a well developed club. The ergs are in Bellefield Hall which is pretty close to Crawford Hall (where the Dept. of Neuroscience is based). You can always give it up if it becomes too much for your studies, but my guess is that you’ll be fine.</p>