Nationals were held at a terrible time.

[Tim Baird]

Originally Posted by Greg Needel

no offence to you as i understand that it can be difficult to schedule your classes and finals around the competition but this is a High School competition. While FIRST promotes and encourages college mentoring they aren't really concerned with the college schedules, except for when spring break is at schools that host events.

Good point, Greg.

Also, remember that some of us balance in a full-time job with the schooling. Fortunately for me, WPI's classes ended a week after I had to leave, so, wrapping stuff up early wasn't a huge deal. Of course, I had to pull 2 back-to-back all nighters and was up 55 hours to make this happen, but, you gotta do what you gotta do.

[Validius]

i was going to drop the class anyways, should i have been doing better in it i would have been forced to drop it (not an option)in order to attend.

[Validius]

yea, next years classes are are going to be carefulyl planned in order to allow for nationals.

I cant wait till next year already, the offseason projects are starting to mount up...

[Erin Rapacki]

Originally Posted by Validius

yea, next years classes are are going to be carefulyl planned in order to allow for nationals.

I cant wait till next year already, the offseason projects are starting to mount up...

Just be careful, read that other thread, don't let FIRST detract from your college education too much. It's easy to get excited, overwhelmed, then burned out from FIRST. Manage time wisely and delegate off tasks.

Next year is my Senior year at NU and I've already told Boston FIRSTers that the only thing I can do is Vol Coord the Regional. Everything else (teams, events, outreach, fundraising, leadership, and even going to Championships) will have to wait until the 2008 season.

[Tim Baird]

Originally Posted by Erin Rapacki

Next year is my Senior year at NU and I've already told Boston FIRSTers that the only thing I can do is Vol Coord the Regional. Everything else (teams, events, outreach, fundraising, leadership, and even going to Championships) will have to wait until the 2008 season.

I know the feeling. My senior year at WPI I didn't even touch FIRST. I spent all of C-term preparing for my trip, and then D term I was working with Gillette in London. No FIRST!

[Beth Sweet]

Mark,

I agree with you entirely. The timing of the competition was why none of my mentors even went for fun this year. While I do understand that it's a high school competition, the number of college teams are increasing.

I am absolutely thrilled about next year's Championship event! The earlier time allows college mentors, at least those from our team, to participate in next year's Championship. If we can get the money for it, I'll see you all in Atlanta 2007!

[oberg]

Well I along with 3 other juniors missed our junior proms. It wasn't the biggest deal because robotics is greater than prom but it would have ben nice to go.