My explanation for being involved is this simple...

I just like doing it!

I had to take that ringtone off my cell phone after my mom called once while I was sleeping, and I answered, "...and they're off!"

there are many things i love about FIRST. The experiences ive had, the people i've met, and the stuff I have done....

In short w/o FIRST my life would be..boring, plus i would of never discovered the fun of blowing up an OI and watching C's head spin if i didnt join FIRST!:D

I love FIRST cause' it brings together people you most likely wouldn't have a chance to get to know otherwise and you make friends on other sides of the country, plus after one year your team is like your second family.

I love FIRST for many, many reasons.

You get to meet people from across the country. Many religions, races, and personalities all under one roof. Everytime I goto a robotics event, I try to meet atleast someone new. It is also a way to get me to express my technical side. I love working 12-14 hrs. straight. It gives me a feeling that I've done something for tomorrow's world. FIRST is also a brige-stone (if you will) to learn the importance of friendship, communication, technology, and just being what you can be. There's usually no peer pressure (I think anyways). It's like everyone is glad to see everyone else. I've also made many friends through FIRST. Without FIRST, I would be still pondering what todo tomorrow (after school work is done ;)).

Why do I love FIRST? Simple, where else can I spend my free time doing what I love? (Electronics and programming mostly, with mechanics starting to creep in). Also, my best friends are from FIRST. Without FIRST I'd sit at home dreaming all day and not doing, without any friends to push me in to trying my dreams. It's my niche in a way, it gives me the kind of memories you never forget, and the friendships to be there in thirty years to remember with you. Without FIRST my life wouldn't have much of a purpose.

Uhhh:

Cheeseholing to lose 7 lbs, (we are so weight conscious)

Ordering ~20 calzones every day during build season (again, the weight thing)

Bridgeport.

5 Laptops with networked Worms 3 on busride to NYC

Motors and pneumatics and chains and gears and aluminum and wires and fuses and robots n stuff....

Ahhhh

And wood and upholstery. ;)

I love FIRST because it gives kids the opportunity to see that they *can* make a difference and that they can make really awesome stuff that many others are envious of.
Plus the fact that FIRST brings so many people together and so many friendships and bonds are made and it's such a wonderful atmosphere to be in.

Because I get to see new members having tons of fun, even though it's the first competition they've ever been to and they really don't know the game that well. Because I know it's just the atmosphere of FIRST that gets them so excited.

i love FIRST because of the people. because of the feeling i get when i walk into a stadium the first day and it's empty and i know in just an hour or so it will be full of screaming teenagers and blasting music. and because i know i will make new friends and learn new things in a short amount of time. i love FIRST because of all the growth in my one short year on a team i experienced. i love FIRST because it's not only for those high school students, but because it's just as much for the parents and the alums. i love FIRST because it's FIRST

a shorter list would be "Why dont you love first?"

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It doesn't stop after you're out of high school....its addictive.

For Example...I'll be a ref at the West Michigan Regional this year....woo-hoo!!!!!!!

FIRST is an awsome event. It gives me something to be devoted to. It inspires me to learn how things work and it allows me to make a dream into a robot. FIRST allows me to enjoy the jungle most people call high school.