Lifelong Learning

Project

Natalie Saeteurn
SOC-01-52024
Fall 2021
Education and Learning Experiences

Throughout my life, I would say that learning has always come to me

naturally. I have always been described as a quick-learner. Learning
does make me feel happy, although I do have some more difficulty
towards some subjects more than others. My parents and other
figures in my life have praised me for learning things quickly, which in
my opinion has played into how learning makes me happy. I have
always found an interest in learning more and learning about different
things. My views about the importance of education have definitely
evolved throughout my life. For a long while, I believed that education
was the only way I would be able to live me life. Now that I am older, I
know that is not the case. There are plenty of people who don’t have
a few degrees that are living the life some of us crave, such as
traveling the world. I will say that I do find that I don’t enjoy the
learning process as much as I used to, I think that this is due to the
experience of not having many family members who did not go to
college still live amazing lives where they are financially supported.
Mindset
After receiving the results of the Mindset Survey, I
do agree with my results. My results told me that I
am currently unsure about whether I can develop
my intelligence. Also that I do care about
performing well and do want to learn, but I may
not want to have to work too hard for it. “You may
feel a bit discouraged when you perform poorly at
something.” These results put exactly what I feel
into the exact words. The strategy I initially chose
the beginning of the semester is to work on my
mindset, and from the looks of my results I still
have some work to do. Although I still have some
work to do, it does not mean I have not made any
progress!
Career Applications of Education
I think there is a high importance for education in society.
Although it is very possible for one to live the “suitable”
life without a college degree or education, it seems that it
is not as accepted. In today’s society, the standards for
education are rising and being able to obtain a steady job
without a specific degree has become increasingly
dominant. My education will help me achieve my career
goals because I do wish to enter the teaching field,
meaning that teaching, learning, and education will be the
main purpose of my career. This class will help me in my
career because it is bringing to my attention the different
factors of the society and people that are either increasing
or decreasing. It is also helping me to realize that my
mindset is utterly important in achieving what I want.
Lifelong Learning

I will be an engaged lifelong learner by knowing that

there are no limits to my education. There is always
something that can be learned or even improved on.
Also by actively changing my mindset, this can help
me to be an engaged lifelong learner. Mindset does
not change overnight and is a very much day-by-day
process, but nonetheless it is worth it. I can inspire
others by encouraging that there is no stopping to
your learning. Learning never ends. I will also
encourage others to become in tune with their
mindset, changing your mindset can help change your
life.