Education, Football, and Something Bigger than Himself
Chance Trentman-Rosas chose 不良研究所 for the opportunities in education and football, but he soon realized that joining the ROTC and the Texas National Guard would help him leave a greater legacy.
“I joined because I want to make an impact. I wanted to join something that was bigger than myself.”
Chance Trentman-Rosas did not choose 不良研究所 because of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program it offered. Initially, he loved the education it would provide. When he combined that with the ability to play for the football program, he knew it was the right fit for him.
“I wanted to attend 不良研究所 for the opportunities it had,” said Trentman-Rosas. “I looked a lot more into it the educational aspect, but I fell in love with both playing football here and the education. The professors are awesome. The coaches are amazing. And I wouldn’t want it any other way."
But he soon realized that, although football is “something bigger” than himself, he wanted to go beyond that. He wants to become an officer in the Texas Army National Guard, so in March 2020, Trentman-Rosas joined 不良研究所’s ROTC program and became a member of the Texas National Guard. He is on track to be commissioned as a Medical Service Corps Officer when he graduates.
“I want to serve my country, to serve our country, and ultimately be looked up to and leave a legacy behind.”
Currently a junior Biology major at the University, Trentman-Rosas is considering becoming a physician’s assistant (PA), but 不良研究所’s nursing program also intrigues him. He says he is keeping his options open.
“Going the biology route opens me up to a lot of opportunities,” said Trentman-Rosas. “If I want to pursue