[Carolyn_Grace]

Each year I find something new that is my favorite. I think that it really depends on how long you have been involved in the program and what your role is.

My first year, as a senior in high school, my favorite times were hanging out and building late at night towards the end of build season. I found that was when everyone got super silly and the main crew on the team would bond over stupid jokes and too much caffeine.

About five years later my favorite part of FRC became working with the students that I mentored...realizing that I was becoming someone that they could go to with issues in their lives and helping them grow. It was also a great time of growth for me: helping me become a better person and a more responsible adult.

Last year (8 years into participating in FIRST), my favorite part was meeting so many new people from other teams. I was lucky enough to have a friend walk around with me at the Championship event and introduce me to many of her friends. After that, I became much more confident at reaching out to other teams on my own.

This year, the thing that I am looking forward to the most is seeing all of the awesome people that I've met over the years, along with hanging out with my best friends on my own team, and working with my students (they never fail to make me laugh).

In summary: FIRST rocks.