Your job is soccer.
NCAA Division I is the highest level of NCAA Soccer. and trust us, there are a lot of perks. Competing at a large university in front of big crowds against some of the best athletes in your sport.
With that comes a cost. Your spot on the team is not guaranteed and competition for your spot is 365 days a year and your time is owned by the team. This includes weekends, off-season, holidays, etc. Training, travel, study, and repeat. YOU WILL BE TIRED. Internships, spring break getaways, and even part-time jobs are pretty much out of the question. The D1 athlete is truly dedicated to their sport for the next four years. For some, it can be overwhelming, even exhausting. But almost everyone would say they would not trade their D1 experience for anything.
Keep in mind though. With 350 member schools, there is a WIDE range of competition from school to school and Conference to Conference. Just because it is a Division I school it does not mean they are a more competitive team.
