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 **What software does the robot need?** **What software does the robot need?**
-The robot uses the NXT Mindstorm Software available FREE to download at **http://service.lego.com/en-us/helptopics/products/themes/mindstorms/mindstorms-nxt/nxt-software-download**+The robot uses the NXT Mindstorm Software available FREE to download at **http://www.lego.com/en-us/mindstorms/downloads**
  
 **What obstacle course will we use?** **What obstacle course will we use?**
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 **How does computer programming help with college?** **How does computer programming help with college?**
-Learning the basics of programming can launch your student into a world of Technology. Regardless of their economic state, there are several opportunities to further their education. The Washington County Community Scholars program offers 2 free years to VHCC for a qualifying high school student that has participated in the program 9-12 grades. Ask your guidance department for details. Also, this online university offers a degree in Computer Science for any adult. http://uopeople.edu/groups/coureses/computer_science. Although UoPeople is tuition-free, it is not completely free. All they ask from their students is to pay an application processing fee of $50 and Exam Processing Fees, which are $100 per exam. For students who are unable to pay this amount, UoPeople has a variety of scholarship programs designed to meet the unique needs of the students.+Learning the basics of programming can launch your student into a world of Technology. Regardless of their economic state, there are several opportunities to further their education. The Washington County Community Scholars program offers 2 free years to VHCC for a qualifying high school student that has participated in the program 9-12 grades. Ask your guidance department for details. Also, this online university offers a degree in Computer Science for any qualified adult. http://uopeople.edu/groups/coureses/computer_science. Although UoPeople is tuition-free, it is not completely free. All they ask from their students is to pay an application processing fee of $50 and Exam Processing Fees, which are $100 per exam. For students who are unable to pay this amount, UoPeople has a variety of scholarship programs designed to meet the unique needs of the students.