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Smiling Girl
During Covid-19, I have been able to focus on creating a better version of myself. To keep my spirits high, I spend a lot of time teaching myself different skills such as CADing and programming. I have also begun to focus on my physical health by doing daily fitness activities and teaching myself how to cook healthy meals! One...
Smiling Boy
I'm keeping my spirits high during Covid-19 by celebrating the holidays and enjoying the extra family time I get from AHL. I also try to look at things with an optimistic view, trying to enjoy all little things. Looking forward to the vaccine also helps keep my spirits high. I think that keeping Covid safe also helps so I...
Smiling Boy
I have been keeping my spirits high by making sure I set aside time for hobbies that I enjoy. I have been reading and playing board games with my family, and I have also had a lot of fun engaging with the online CAD workshops for my team, which has allowed me to explore a new area of the...
Girl with horse
I have tried my best to stay connected with my friends virtually. We have had Virtual Game Nights as well as Face Timing each other as much as possible. The other thing helping keep my spirits up is my time at the barn I ride at. I get to spend time with friends in person (following all Covid-19 guidelines)...
Young woman in Blue Blazer
I’ll admit- it was hard to stay positive during the quarantine. Especially when the FRC season was cancelled, I was devastated. COVID closed many opportunities, but it has also created them. I focused on an initiative called Girls in STEM Olympics which inspires females to pursue STEM through a virtual event. It was a huge success and I felt...
Robot
I was really reluctant to join at first, but I had decided that I would just try it. Even though we had only met for a total of 10 weeks, I made new friends that I am still close to months later. Being part of this team gave me more confidence as I was entrusted with different tasks. I...
I love music and have spent a lot of time at the piano, belting my heart out! I have also been reading some phenomenal books; I would highly recommend Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass. COVID-19 has given me a lot of time to reflect on my immense privilege and I have been trying my best to show appreciation and...
Having a break with COVID-19 has given me the time to connect with friends, family and former teachers! These conversations have been a source of positivity and happiness for me during the tough times of the pandemic.-
boy in yellow cheering so happy
One way that I've been able to keep my spirits high during COVID-19 is getting together with my teammates for virtual game nights! The pandemic has been really tough, but I'm so glad that I'm a part of the amazing and tight-knit community of FIRST! I've really loved being able to play games like Among Us, Jackbox, and so...
Blender and Food
Youth Council Subteam Highlight: #FIRSTFoodie The Youth Council Subteam Highlight is your one-stop-shop for checking out what the FIRST Robotics Canada Youth Council is up to! Featuring a different sub-team, every issue.  You’ve done it before; a late practice, a CAD that is so close, one last email…. and you’ve skipped dinner. Again. Robotics culture is demanding, challenging, and rewarding in...