Thread: How many teams are 100% student built
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Re: How many teams are 100% student built
When my team started out in 03' we were 100% student/parent built. But over the last 4 years we have been able to obtain more and more engineering help. Right now we have a solid group of 3-4 engineers and 3-4 college mentors who are really helping our team. Throughout this transition, I have been able to see the drastic impact that engineering mentors can have on a team. The level of efficiency and ability to get things ordered and accomplished has increased immensely with the addition of engineering mentor help. Plus, seeing someone who is actually in the engineering field getting really excited about the robotics program is really inspiring.

I guess, in conclusion....Yes, it is admirable to be 100% student built, but you are missing out on a large percent of what FIRST is about.

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