Being a new Lady Bee can be pretty scary, especially if you’re a freshman at a new school. There are new teachers, new mentors, and new fellow students/teammates. It can be difficult at first to merge yourself into the new world you’ve found. Don’t fret. You’re not alone. There are many opportunities to initiate yourself as an official member of the robotics team you just joined.
First of all, it’s a good idea to find a fellow freshman that you can relate to. Chances are there’s another new member that feels just as lost and scared as you are. It may not help you get situated within the team itself, but you can feel a little more relaxed knowing that someone is just as confused as you are. By working together you two will eventually obtain your goal of being productive team members.
Also, don’t be afraid to ask mentors or upperclassmen for advice. There’s a low possibility that they’ll attempt to bite you for talking to them. Don’t be afraid of bothering them by asking, “What’s this? What about that? What does this do?” It’s part of their job to pass down knowledge so that the team can continue to be successful after the other members graduate.
Don’t be afraid to even volunteer yourself. It’s okay to try something new; don’t feel that just because you don’t know anything about how to make what they need or about the program that they use that you won’t be able to learn it. You’re a freshman so you have plenty of time to practice and play around until you’re flawless.
So put yourself out there and try new things; being a freshman shouldn't limit you in a robotics team. It’ll be stressful at times but I assure you that it will worth it for all the fun you have.
Rika Bee
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