Newly Graduated FIRSTers

[DampRobot]

I'm considering mentoring teams (including 100, my old team), but also realize that I can contribute to FRC in ways other than mentoring.

Also, I realize that college will be much, much harder for me than high school, so I'll probably be spending most of my time studying instead of thinking about FRC.

[MissRaptor]

Originally Posted by DampRobot

I'm considering mentoring teams (including 100, my old team), but also realize that I can contribute to FRC in ways other than mentoring.

Also, I realize that college will be much, much harder for me than high school, so I'll probably be spending most of my time studying instead of thinking about FRC.

I wish I could at least part time mentor a team, who knows maybe something will happen...

also....

you can.... think about things besides FRC? is that a thing?

[EricH]

After spending 5 years on a high school team, I went to college in a place where there was no team within the state at the time. (South Dakota--I believe they've added a team or two since.)

I volunteered at events, if I could get to them (particularly over spring break...). And I stayed active on CD. I'm now back into FIRST, as a mentor (and a glutton for punishment, as I volunteered to both ref and inspect at two events...)


You'll survive.

Oh! Almost forgot--Find out if your college has any engineering competition teams that allow freshmen to join. You won't miss FIRST nearly as much once you get into all-school-year design competitions .

[Ginger Power]

Team 3747 Chaotech is located in Mankato and is only a short drive away from MNSU Mankato. I'm sure they would be more than happy to have a mentor (even if you could only be there for a limited amount of time) with your experience. I'm attending NDSU and hope to help out 4818 Taurus Robotics which isn't far from the campus. If you don't want to fully commit as a mentor you can always help out Knightkrawler during your breaks!

[safiq10]

Well I will take this opportunity to congratulate all the member who graduated high school. Also if anyone happens to be going to school at Baylor University here in Waco. The Devastators would love to have you in as a student mentor for a few hours on a weekend or whenever. (PS you most likely will get food!)

[cpeister]

Originally Posted by EricH

Oh! Almost forgot--Find out if your college has any engineering competition teams that allow freshmen to join. You won't miss FIRST nearly as much once you get into all-school-year design competitions .

This. Formula SAE, Baja SAE, EcoCar, etc are all great programs. I think they are the logical next step after doing FIRST in high school.

[julianpowell]

Originally Posted by cpeister

This. Formula SAE, Baja SAE, EcoCar, etc are all great programs. I think they are the logical next step after doing FIRST in high school.

This is so true. I joined my school's Formula SAE team this year, and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. After a couple quarters I'm just as hooked on Formula as I was on FIRST.

In a sense these college-level competitions are the 'next level'. My involvement has given me so many opportunities and experiences that would not have been possible if I had stayed with FIRST.

[pmangels17]

Also, college is a nice time to explore things outside of FIRST. I'm auditioning for the Notre Dame Marching Band, and also hoping to have time for some other cool stuff, so for me it's a nice break from FRC. I may volunteer at an event somewhere along the lines, but only time will tell.