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Re: Why do you FIRST?
From one of my recently-graduated students:
"FIRST ultimately was the reason that I decided to pursue engineering in college. I am currently at [a good technical college] and majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I learned about FIRST when I was in middle school. At the time, I did not fit in because I wasn't great at sports and school wasn't my thing. My mom found out about FIRST and I reluctantly joined. It was one of the best decisions that I made. FIRST robotics is a place that any kid can go and fit in. It doesn't matter if you want to be a math major or if you want to design the team's t-shirts. FIRST robotics was special to me because it was a place that everyone acted like they wanted to and didn't have to put on a false face to fit in. FIRST gave me the confidence to succeed that led me to make varsity on the swim team and JV crew. More importantly, it fostered my interests in mechanical engineering and make me realize that my overwhelming passion for cars could some day be a career. FIRST robotics gave me confidence and a passion."
That is why I do FIRST.
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