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I really think that FIRST inspires some to go into engineering fields and some to stay involved with the organization. It all depends on the person and where their interests lie.
Personally, I am terrible in math and science. I have never had technical inclinations, and I've had no previous experience dealing with any of the typical robot components. To be honest, I'm an English/Journalism major.
A lot of people ask me if I plan on going into engineering, science, and technology based on my mentorship of the Muncie, IN team. Some of my teachers can't fathom my involvement with the team, and I get a lot of confused looks when I try to explain.
All I can really say is that I got involved in FIRST, I had a great mentor, and I wish that I could be half the mentor he was. On a not-so-technical aspect, I think that's one of the underlying themes of FIRST.
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Director of Operations, VEX Robotics, Inc.
Alumna - Teams 71, 1020, 1720, 148
2002 World Champions (Team 71) | 2008 World Champions (Team 148)
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