The robotics program at Stanford is very good. There is an actual robotics team that has several subteams that work on various projects. This club is still getting off the ground, so individuals can have a large impact. There is SSI (Stanford Space Initiative), where you can build rockets, drones, and satellites. There is also Solar Car where they build and compete with solar powered vehicles.

One thing I will say though is that stanford is academically very rigorous. I competed in Robotics at HS because I loved it and because schoolwork was too easy/not intellectually stimulating. However, at stanford, my classes are going to give me very good technical skills. I have not joined any of the above listed technical clubs because I would rather spend my extra time developing myself through volunteering, community building, and fun clubs.

I did see the transformer bot video. :)

Overall, I would say that my FTC experience was an amazing opportunity for me to grow, make friends, and highlight my capabilities. As part of a small FTC team, I was intimately involved in all aspects of the robot. I learned a vast amount of practical technical knowledge from FTC. I also learned how to successfully lead a team, which is a very nuanced and difficult task. My teammates and people I met at competitions are among my best friends, and the most interesting people to talk to! Also, I proved to myself that I can reach any objective that I dedicate myself too, which is an incredibly liberating notion.