Lifelong Learning Scholarship

Knowledge shapes every aspect of our lives. Yes, it gives us the information we need to function, but it also allows us to live happily and prosperously. Without knowledge, we would be stranded in a desolate world with next to nothing. Even when we aren't paying attention, we are constantly learning. From the moment we are born, we are analyzing our world. We use what we learn to shape our behaviors to be better suited to the ways of the world. Learning holds a special place in my heart. My whole life, I have always been praised for the way I retain knowledge. I love to learn, but I also love to teach. I stand by the fact that knowledge is power, so it only makes sense that I try to spread my knowledge to those around me. Ever since I started school, I have been someone my peers felt they could go to when they were stuck. I happily obliged. If we share our knowledge, what we can accomplish is limitless. We can do so much good if we simply take the time to learn about the world around us. This brings me to how I plan to continue my learning. I, of course, intend on going to college. Typically, people think this is where learning ends. They often have the mindset that once they graduate, they've finished their learning, but I see it much differently. Rather, I believe that school itself is just the beginning. Completing your schooling is the first step on your journey of learning. The next chapter of your life should involve you learning from people. Observe how things make them feel and how they interact with the world. People are our greatest source of knowledge. We can learn so much more from society than we can ever learn from a textbook. That is why I want to major in political science. I want to focus on learning how I can better observe the way that our societal structures affect people. They need someone on their side and I feel that is something they are not getting right now. I want to learn about what they need as well as how they feel so that I can be their voice. I refuse to be ignored. I'm going to make positive, long-lasting changes in this world. Learning will not only be on my journey to reach those changes, but it will be a tool in constant use for maintaining good.