UFH: Matthew Leese

[Arefin Bari]

"The main advice that I can give to FIRST-ers is to stick with FIRST if it’s what you love but realize that there are other things in life and that FIRST will change. It’s important not to only center your life around FIRST as there are things like school, work, and friends that are just as important. It’s important to have a balanced life and not become obsessed with just one thing. The other issue is that the experiences you had in FIRST in the past will never happen again. Instead, you can have new adventures. The key is that they will be different. No two years are the same. No two teams are the same. Don’t try and make them the same. I’ve seen a lot of people who were dedicated to FIRST drop out because of one of the two above reasons. Both are very important to consider." - Matthew Leese.

That is such a true advice pointed out by Matt. I used to think that there is nothing but FIRST that I need to take care off... but i was wrong. I also need to take off my family, school, work... and more important... my friends. First has given me a lot... a new life, a lots of friends. I appreciate what FIRST has done to me... if there was lack off people like our 20th Unsung First Hero.. FIRST wouldnt be there where it is now. You are well deserved for this honor.
Congrats Matt...