FIRST is the company responsible of bringing a life changing philosophy, events and atmosphere to the life of more than 400000 students by making them more involved with the company and doing what FIRST does best, inspiring. FIRST meaning is: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. The name of this company is perfect for what they do for I can assure from personal experience that they fulfill said objectives. They are a global class company with the confidence to put pressure to the assistant U.S. Secretary of defense and unleashing an army of 400000 kids to government offices in order to get a commemorative coin for a U.S. Hero (I recommend you to watch Dean’s commentary on this year's championship closure to know what I mean).

I have been a member of FIRST since my first semester at high school (at the time I was 14 years old which was the minimal age to join) and barely made it to register by a margin of 10 minutes that was at late November. Since I have been part of my FIRST team I have developed abilities not only in  my affinity with tools and building affairs but also teamwork, friendship and coopertition (term of FIRST, I suggest and encourage investigation), these abilities where self learned by participating with the team but were focused and strengthened by FIRST values.

By participating in FIRST events these passion and commitment has done nothing but to grow stronger since you share that passion with people external to your team and find out your team isn't the only one staying up late in night until you finish that mechanism but rather there are more than 3100 teams that have done the same and understand what you have gone through, it is the moment you find out you are not the only crazy bastards working so hard for a robot. After my experience with other teams and FIRST as a company I am proud to say I am really lucky to be able to belong in such an awesome project.