Chief Delphi - Transitioning From Student to Mentor

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Originally Posted by Alan Anderson (Post 1272385)

I know it's hard to take Somebody Else's Wisdom seriously, but do try at least to hear Don's advice.

The transition from High School to College is a whole lot more important in the long run than the one from Student to Mentor. Put your focus on being a college student. As a bonus, if you take a break from FRC for a year to get yourself settled into the new situation, you'll probably find that it's a whole lot easier to come back as a mentor than if you tried to keep continuity.

Wisdom (above)! The first year in college is critical, especially so in tough majors (EE/ME/ChemE/Physics etc). If you screw up that first year it is a long uphill climb to pull your GPA up. Help out during your winter break, spring break and in the off season (summer) but don't compromise your education. It is more important to set an example of success at the university level to the secondary school team members.