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Re: 2009 Wisconsin Regional

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
Shogun,
I would temper your desire until you have a little time at MSOE and have experienced your first year of college life. It is pretty hard and you need to focus on studies first and First second. When you are comfortable and feel you have enough free time for a team, then I would contact the Midwest Director, Susan Lawrence, and let her know you are available. She should have a handle on what team(s) could use your help.
I agree 100% with Al. I took a year off my first year of college and i believed it helped. It allows you to mature a little and separate yourself from the high school students so you can be a good mentor, after all trying to mentor people who are the same age as you is very hard to do. Taking a year off also lets you set a good foundation for your GPA as it will likely slip a little as you mentor and dedicate your time to more things.

If you feel you must be involved in FIRST how about volunteering at the Wisconsin regional and/or the Midwest regional. You will be very close to both seeing as you will be attending MSOE.
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