I'd advise everyone to try out!
In my first year, I wanted to try out but all my friends decided they were too busy, so I gave up on the idea. However, my TA for 1C03 (Hey Leila!) was a Red, and she convinced me to try out with her group of friends. Our tryout was fun, and I had a great time - and I ended up getting my Reds anyways.
I went from not even planning to try out to getting my Reds. How cool is that?
And your Reds aren't the only thing you get. You meet so many new friends, like other Reds, frosh controllers, first-years, etc. It really opens up a lot of doors because you're constantly meeting new people.
Some might consider Reds a 'popularity contest' but I recommend you not to think that way. Sure, our job requires us to meet new people and get out there, but the Frosh come first, and you should keep that as the main reason for trying out - to help new students and introduce them to the awesomeness that is Mac Eng.
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