Ever since middle school, I've always been good with computers. Tech was definitely my best course, and that escalated through high school. In my 2nd year of high school, my Gr 9 tech teacher mentioned the program to me, and I found it interesting. Although at the time I was involved with my school's hockey team, as well as my city's ringette team. I didn't join because I was afraid I wouldn't have the time to be committed.
Last year, one of my friends and I made a promise to join the robotics team together. We decided that we would do it together, and if one of us quit during the year, the other would quit too.
As you can see, I'm still here
and I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm glad I've joined because I've had so many great experiences with it that have allowed me to develop as an individual. I've also made so many great friends on various teams, and I keep kicking myself that I hadn't joined in Gr 10.
Its great to see all the stories of how ladies have joined FIRST. Very inspirational in my opinion.