<p>I've been thinking about ROTC latley, particulary Air Force ROTC (I would like to become a fighter pilot). I was wondering if anyone here is enrolled in any ROTC program and would like to tell me hows it like in regards to courseload and whether you still get a college expierence-- oh yea and anyone here aspiring to be a fighter pilot...I just read 10 years of service for a fighter pilot...wow thats a lot (but worth it of course.)</p>
<p>Well, I'm not involved but I looked into this a lot earlier this year, and Rice's AFROTC is not stationed at Rice- you take your ROTC classes/training at the University of Houston. You still get the "college experience"- there are just a few extra requirements you have to complete.</p>
<p>My cousin is currently in Flight School to become a pilot for the Navy. Definately an exciting field- good luck!</p>
<p>I have talked to several AFROTC people who were happy with the program. </p>
<p>If you really want to be a pilot, the Air Force Academy is a more likely way to become a pilot. They have about 500 slots per year (lately). It is not always a fun place, but I think it is worth it.</p>
<p>Yeah, you definitely get a normal college experience. You just sacrifice a little extra sleep now and then for PT in the morning and have an extra class/lab, which is not that demanding.</p>
<p>Being a pilot is tough, very competitive though, so good luck with that!</p>
<p>NROTC is held at Rice, correct? I have the scholarship (athough first choice is Duke) and the one time I went out to Rice this summer I think I remember the NROTC building. Next to the police dept. offices and the stadium, I believe. </p>
<p>I, personally, don't see why anyone would go AFROTC over NROTC though...</p>
<p>Yes, Navy ROTC is on campus.</p>
<p>Thanks, wrprice.</p>
<p>I've heard, Nmustang, that pilot slots out of AFROTC are rare.</p>