To all students - Why do I do this ?

[StephLee]

1. If you are going into engineering or science, did FIRST help you decide, or did you already decide to before starting FIRST.
I had an interest in science but none whatsoever in engineering prior to my rookie year in FIRST. FIRST is entirely responsible for my college and career plans.

2. Are you more interested in the technology, or are you most interested in the application?
Half and half, really. The technology itself is the hook, what makes me interested; the applications and potential are what made me stay.

3. To what degree are you interested in “making a difference” with an engineering career?
Making a difference using engineering accurately sums up my goals. That is exactly what I want to do.

4. Prior to starting FIRST did you view engineering as something for “someone like me” ?
Prior to FIRST, I never really thought of engineering, but if I had, I wouldn't have considered it as a potential career for me. I was too shy, I would have thought.