North California 2013

[Paleofreakazoid]

I meant on the forums...I was probably comparing to Illinois too much though, since that's all that I ever see

[ScienceOlympian]

How hard is it to medal in State?

[mnstrviola]

How hard is it to medal in State?

Ehh, well it depends on the event, proctor, competition, etc. You can never know for sure.

In general though, it's harder than states, but if you study/build hard it's do-able!

[Paleofreakazoid]

How hard is it to medal in State?

Harder than our regionals, more medals are given out though. You can check results from previous years at the state site to see how teams do.

[ScienceOlympian]

How hard is it to medal in State?

Harder than our regionals, more medals are given out though. You can check results from previous years at the state site to see how teams do.

How much medals are given out? on average in States.

[mnstrviola]

How hard is it to medal in State?

Harder than our regionals, more medals are given out though. You can check results from previous years at the state site to see how teams do.

How much medals are given out? on average in States.

First through fifth place.

[Beastybob12345]

This is my first year in States, so can you tell me a bit of what to expect please?

[aim4me26]

This is my first year in States, so can you tell me a bit of what to expect please?

Congrats!

So basically, from my experience it's pretty much the same as regionals, except it's slightly harder, and in a different location. Last year it was pretty cold and rainy in the morning - that might have been a one time thing though, but I dunno. It cleared up by the afternoon though. If you want, you guys could bring snacks or food or something, but it's up to you. I also highly suggest that you look around the campus with your partners, and finding the locations for your events beforehand so you don't end up running around lost. xD

Buuuut, yeah. It's really, really fun! Keep in mind that are a lot of teams there, so if you choose to you could talk to other people if you choose to. (Or you could always make animal noises at them and then run away. huehuehue)

[mnstrviola]

This is my first year in States, so can you tell me a bit of what to expect please?

Congrats!

So basically, from my experience it's pretty much the same as regionals, except it's slightly harder, and in a different location. Last year it was pretty cold and rainy in the morning - that might have been a one time thing though, but I dunno. It cleared up by the afternoon though. If you want, you guys could bring snacks or food or something, but it's up to you. I also highly suggest that you look around the campus with your partners, and finding the locations for your events beforehand so you don't end up running around lost. xD

Buuuut, yeah. It's really, really fun! Keep in mind that are a lot of teams there, so if you choose to you could talk to other people if you choose to. (Or you could always make animal noises at them and then run away. huehuehue)

It's really hectic/busy/exciting, and you get to meet a lot of new people. Yes, be sure to bring food and something to do for when your events are done. Looking for your rooms is a big plus, definitely do that too.

Also, since it seems like not many can make it, (also I'm starting to think those circle-things on the map are too big to be benches), the meet up is probably canceled. Feel free to say hi if you see me though! I'll probably be wearing this odd blue/black jacket without a zipper or a pony shirt

[Kokonilly]

Also, since it seems like not many can make it, (also I'm starting to think those circle-things on the map are too big to be benches), the meet up is probably canceled. Feel free to say hi if you see me though! I'll probably be wearing this odd blue/black jacket without a zipper or a pony shirt

Agreed. I'll be wearing jeans, sneakers, and a green jacket/red NSO t-shirt from Madison, with my hair up and possibly with an "event assistant" name tag. I'll also probably be sitting around reading something sciencey if I'm not in the scoring room or watching building events or wandering.