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Re: Dealing With FIRST Withdrawal Symptoms?

FIRST is pretty unique in terms among project-based learning experiences at the high school level and beyond. The intensity of FRC build and competition seasons is incredible and can be habit-forming!

You can try to do some mentoring at a distance via e-mail, Skype, etc. and become a very valuable member to a team (particularly a rookie team in the "middle of nowhere"). If you can manage the time and travel, you can volunteer for a regional or district event. Robot inspectors get to meet with student team members and can offer advice to teams struggling with software, controls, etc. You might be very helpful to teams by posting advice for teams having issues right here in Chief Delphi!

If you don't have time now, you can return to the program later. It maybe better for you to focus on your studies the first year or two in college. You might find some subjects (and projects) require the same focus and intensity you developed in FIRST. Several Team 980 "graduates" moved right into college project team leadership roles because their FRC experience taught them how to get things done.

The best thing to do is use what you learned in FRC to advance your career. If you cannot connect with a team or event now, there will be opportunity in the future to give back to the program as a mentor, volunteer and/or sponsor. I haven't yet found an exit strategy for FIRST, but a little time off can be good for you.

Good luck, and stay in touch!
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