“As a depressed, lost freshman coming into high school, Robotics gave me a reason to love coming to school. Not only did it provide me a chance to chase my dreams, it was a stepping stone for me to finally make friends. I didn’t have to eat alone at lunch, as I knew my teammates had my back! Robotics truly changed my life.”

— Aditya A.




“I didn’t even imagine I would ever become interested in machining and coding before I joined the school robotics team. By joining FIRST, I’ve met many people, even new friends across the world, politicians, and professionals. FIRST gives me the opportunity to teach other people and to participate in something extremely exciting and fun. FIRST has become part of my life that’s not replaceable anymore; I am so glad that my friend invited me when I was a sophomore.“

— Novia W.




“Robotics has helped me make the transition from being mechanically inept to mechanically adept and also cemented my love of computer programming – while giving me the most fun experience I’ve ever had!”

— Rohan R.




“Robotics has helped me hone my leadership skills and create an great learning and building experience for the team.”

— Alejandro A.




“Without the robotics program I would have never been able to advance myself in the field of engineering, and effectively apply learned academic and mechanical skills to this extraordinary program!”

— Natalie M.




“Robotics has changed the way I learn because I now see everything in my school studies in terms of applying it to a real-life project.”

— Gabriel A.




“…so many opportunities to apply everything I have learned in the classroom, as well as expand my knowledge of engineering and utilize team skills. Plus, it’s always a lot of fun!”

— Amy Q.




“Robotics changed my life… this is what I want to do for a career.”

— Jennifer L.