<p>I am interested in hearing from anyone who plays on a sports team who could comment on balancing the athletic demands (practice, game travel, etc.) with the challenging academics. My daughter is interested in RPI and playing a sport, but is unsure as to how demanding it may be. Of course, things such as specific major workloads will vary, but I would like to read some general comments from any student-athletes or parents on balancing sports with academics at RPI.</p>
<p>Hi Katydid:</p>
<p>I'm the mom of a freshman girl at RPI. Yes- sports are certainly doable along with the curriculum. Just how taxing it will be on your daughter will depend a lot on what her major is. My daughter is an engineering major and is in ROTC. With that combination she is finding that she can not easily add in a sport. She was a varsity rower in high school but ROTC takes all her free time. There are a couple of kids in the unit that are attempting it but it is very, very demanding- but again - that is with ROTC. So if you consider ROTC is an extra- curricular like a year round varsity sport there is definitely time. </p>
<p>Actually I think it's a good thing for them to have an activity like that to be involved in. It starts your daughter off with a group that she will be involved with, gives her friends and keeps her busy with something other than academics. There are a lot of sports on campus in spite of it being known for being a "geek school". :)</p>
<p>kgrmom</p>
<p>I have many friends who are athletes and going very well in their academics too :) so as long as she has good time management skills, she'll be fine</p>
<p>My daughter is a freshman bio major and is rowing on the crew team (loves it!). She has really learned to balance her time and so far it has worked. The workouts are great stress relievers.</p>