The seminar on Thursday reminded me of the importance of engaging in challenging and enjoyable education at the perfect time. When I was young, I loved school and would have stayed in the classroom all day if I could. As I got older, I became overwhelmed with busy work and lost an interest in pushing myself, making it through the grueling work of high school with some apprehension. Senior year of high school was a turning point, and I was able to enter college with a drive to succeed. I tailored my schedule with the promise that I would give myself one class every semester that was a fun, non-major related course which was not incredibly difficult. This course would be a way for me to expand my learning beyond my major and gain different perspectives.

Listening to the reminder that learning should be both goal oriented and enjoyable, I realized how much I was dreading studying for the next week of prelims and quizzes. Of course, I have never found tests fun, but I do remember a time where I would actually look forward to study groups with my friends where we would explore the material beyond what is required to fully understand it. This was an important reminder, and I know it will help me get through the next week.