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I've wanted to go into physics since 5th grade. I've now narrowed it down to theoretical physics, mainly elementary particles, cosmology, and quantum mechanics. The fun stuff that is on the other side of the spectrum from engineering.
I know I won't be an engineer. If I change my major, I will end up being in Greenpeace. I think physics is a more profitable career, even if it is only research.
FIRST has made me more sociable, though I don't know if it has really affected my friend base all that much. Since OSMTech is such a small school, I would have gotten to know most of them anyways.
FIRST has given me the most in lifeskills. This year I am working in the administrative end. Taking notes, doing the newsletter, and basically overworking myself to death. I think my stress handling ability will skyrocket after this year. Then there is always the leadership stuff, and teamwork, and those good cliches. But, they are true and worth being repeated.
I never thought I would join a robotics team, but I fell in love after seeing a regional two years ago. It is everything positive about sports...... without the performance drugs and other negative features.... AND IT IS INTELLECTUAL!
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