[Molten]

For this one, I got to agree with Erich. You really got to consider the college as a whole. As for the involvement with FIRST, you can definitely stay involved regardless of where you go. Whether it is doing like Eric and keeping track on CD or doing what I do(find a team that happens to be nearby) you will have the choice of involvement. Besides, freshmen year is relatively easy if you are a good student and don't become obsessed with partying or anything of the sort. Also, I find it great to pop in on my old team everytime I get a break from school. It's nice to see the familiar faces.

I would definitely suggest a cut back on the level of involvement with FIRST for college. You will not have as much time to do everything you do now. Just checking up on a team once a week and offering a bit of help is a lot of fun and keeps your mind sharp. Being at all the team meetings and having a heavy hand in the design/work, will just lead to undo stress and lower grades. Remember, some candy is good...too much gives you a stomach ache. The same goes with work. I really do enjoy working. But too much just gives me a headache and leaves me exhausted.