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Unread 12-06-2014, 14:18
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Re: Newly Graduated FIRSTers
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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.
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Re: Newly Graduated FIRSTers
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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.
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Re: Newly Graduated FIRSTers
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.
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Re: Newly Graduated FIRSTers
Not sure if I quoted anyone's post in this, using my phone.

I've been in FIRST for 5 competition seasons FLL, FTC, and FRC. These were the best years of my life. I'm attending Florida Institute of Technology and will be volunteering at Panther Prowl. I'm hoping that I will get the chance to mentor team 386 Team Voltage. Unfortunately I haven't heard from them. FIRST taught me many things throughout the years and I won't let that stop now!
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Re: Newly Graduated FIRSTers
You could also consider serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA with FIRST. The VISTA's serve for one year, building, creating and promoting FIRST programming in their area. You can earn money for college and have fun with FIRST. Here's a link to one of the positions:

https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing...romSearch=true
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