Why do we do this anyway?

[Karibou]

I do it to better myself and others. I've become more confident, I've become a leader, and I've become member of a family who has me covered in every situation I could dream of. After seeing how much this program has benefited me, I want to see the same thing happen with others, students and mentors alike. This has given me more opportunities and has opened my mind to the engineering world, which I had been totally closed to before December of my freshman year.

I also do it for the competitions and the people. Seeing so much inspiration and joy and teamwork and love at the competitions brings tears to my eyes. Also, seeing a product of my own actions on the field makes me feel more proud of myself than any school project could. And with the people I've met, I could ramble for hours about how much they mean to me. I don't know what my life would be like if I hadn't met the people I know now, and I treasure and build upon that every day.

Originally Posted by h1n1is4pigs

and the only thing i see as a disadvantage to those long hours of hard work is a little less time to spend with my girlfriend

Touche, sir.