[melitami]

For me, it's the people. My parents and boyfriend (who is a former FIRSTer) ask me constantly why I still volunteer and why I'm still involved even though I'm well into my college years (graduating next June!). The most true answer I think I ever came up with was when I'm volunteering at a regional, and I see the looks on everyone's faces during the awards ceremonies both days, regardless of whether their team won an award or not. There's just a feeling there that I haven't experienced anywhere else, and it just keeps me coming back for more. That and the awesome people I've met along the way the past 6 years.