VEX Robotics

The years of high school are some of the most important for many. The events of that brief moment can shape the future of many in unexpected ways, whether it be for better or worse. As a high school student, I have yet to see just how the choices I make even now will shape the future, but I can see them gradually taking root. The studies, classes, and other activities that I have taken have presented a different way to look at the world and increase my knowledge, giving new options for later in life that I may have never considered. One of the most impacting events though, is most likely my time in the VEX Robotics Competition. The odd thing about this though, is how it will likely never take root later in my life occupationally, but rather …show more content…
I have attempted to understand the complexities of it, from the designs to the building and from the parts to the program, but these have shown themselves to be a different experience compared to the more athletic and outspoken events in the world of high school competition. Overall, I have learned much from it, but whether or not I needed this knowledge remained to be clear. The lessons I learned in those labs, gymnasiums, and event centers remain with me, including both an appreciation of this art and the other lessons that were not as apparent at the …show more content…
I had chosen to attend a one day Robotics class at a local technical college. The purpose of doing so was mostly for enjoyment, and I had not planned on it, causing such a significant role later on in my life. I walked into the room and saw boxes of parts, giant machines, and walls lined with computers, causing thoughts to wander into my mind as to what all of it could be for. Before I had adequately grasped what was happening though I was thrust into an adventure with a teammate to use a mass of parts on the table before us to create a functioning robot. Luckily enough we received instructions for this first