The best part is being able to see different places. I have had a great opportunity as a golfer. I lived in Europe for a year and South Africa for four months. I wouldn't exchange that for anything. The toughest thing to do playing golf in college is managing your time.
Golf is THE most time-consuming college sport.
It is imperative to get a handle on the academic aspect in the first year. Also, from my experience, what you get out of the college experience as a golfer is up to you. Even though it is a team sport, it is highly individual. The coach doesn't have that much influence over you, so how you develop is up to you. On the PGA TOUR there is a premium on driving straight, but in the end putting is the most important facet to scoring well.