[Lil' Lavery]

There's no uniform answer to this question. Plenty of individuals have found plenty of benefit in taking a break from FIRST (or at least team involvement) once they begin college. Plenty of others, including myself, have jumped right in with new teams. If I did it again, I may have taken a year or two off before jumping in, but I don't regret my decision. There's plenty of adjustment to the college life, and workload very well may be a concern depending on what classes you're taking and your professors. Do remember that you can stay involved in FIRST without becoming a mentor. Regionals are always looking for volunteers.