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Originally Posted by Ben Lauer
Result: Get Experience, Get Good Grades, Use Your Recourses.
(Most people are willing to help you, you just have to ask them)
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Network, network, network! How many of you visit the pits and ask questions about the robot, but have never thought to ask about the mentors that work with the teams? They are an invaluable resource! Most adults, when asked, would be glad to spend a competition lunch break or other time with students to explain what they do for a living. This applies to all mentors (who may or may not be accessable in the pits), not just the engineers. Going to an off-season competition this summer or fall? Post a thread looking for mentors in your field of interest that you can meet up with. Ask about the company they work for, and if that company ever offers internships or job shadowing.