Lifelong learning is about the willingness to learn new ideas and the desire to be a more well-rounded person.  It is about learning to increase your knowledge, and not just to get the A.  It is a process that doesn't end on graduation or at a certain age, but continues throughout your entire life and is constantly improving.
    When I first began to talk my favorite thing to say was, "But, why?"  It was probably really annoying to my mom, but I had a desire to know why and how everything worked.  One day while waiting in line at the grocery store, I was consistently asking my mom this question and a lady behind my mother, who obviously noticed my mom's exasperation said, "Don't worry dear, those kind of kids turn out to be the smartest."
    Now at the ripe age of 19, I still have that desire to learn and improve myself.  I have always strived to do my best in school and other activites, not because I want to be the best, but because I want to be a better person.  I set high goals for myself and I never settle for less than I know I can accomplish.  I am proud of who I am, yet I know there is much room for improvement.
    There are many things that exemplify my openness to learn for the lifelong benefits.  The following are some areas I feel support this ideology:

My list of 107 lifetime goals
Courses of study at K College
Activities of Pleasure
Land and Sea
Cross Country
Senior Individualized Project