First University?

[XaulZan11]

Originally Posted by Ashley Christine

As for a FIRST College program, I think it would be pretty cool, but it would probably be difficult to get colleges on board. Being a mentor on a college team is a lot of work, and it can definitely take away from your studies which is what you are going to school for (I would love to go to school for FIRST all year round, but we all just have to come to terms that life isn't that awesome lol)

I actually think it would be a lot easier to get colleges on board than high schools. First, colleges usually have a lot more money so that wouldn't be as much as a problem. Secondly, colleges that have engineering majors would certainly be interested because it is a place to apply the things learned in class than in high school where engineering classes are a lot less abundant. With the time commitment, I don't think the school wouldn't be on board because it is too much work. I know at my school they let the students pretty much do whatever they want.

I think the question of having a College FIRST is would it inspire and spread science more than what it right now? I'm not sure. On of the goals of FIRST is to get more people interested in pursuing a career in science and technology. In college, most people already know what they will be doing and teams will be from schools. I would invision the teams would come from colleges that are centered around science and technology, so the people on the team will already be pursuing a career in science in technology.

While I think a College FIRST would be a ton of fun (I'm sure I would take part), I don't think there is a lot pay off compared to the work and funding needed. I think those colleges and college students should focus on mentoring other teams and getting high school students interested in science and technology instead of giving more resources to those already interested.