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Originally Posted by D.J. Fluck
D.J. Fluck
Purdue University, Class of 2008
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Everyone should listen to DJ. He has personal experience, as do I about how FIRST can impact your grades when you go on to college.
After my final year as a high school member on 229, I decided I would go to Clarkson where I would be able to still participate on the team. (believe me more was put into thought than just i wanted to be on the team. I had to make a lot of decisions concerning Clarkson and my other 2 top choices) However once the season started I never budgeted my time, and so ended up doing a lot more things for FIRST than I could handle along with doing well in school.
Short story is I ended up not doing so hot this semester. So for all of the people that are going on to college and starting or joining teams, remember that school should always come first. That is something i learned this year and i hope that it doesn't happen to any incoming freshman not only on our team but on everyone's team next year.
Good luck
Tim
Team 229
Clarkson University
Class of 2009