Life-long Learning
Life-long learning is generally perceived as a continuous learning process which is undertaken during the entire tenure of the life of an individual. It is a type of learning that is not rigid, varied and obtainable at various times and in multiple locations. For me, lifelong learning means a continuous crave for knowledge and the latest technologies in my career-related area to keep me updated about industry standards in a global perspective. Life-long learning for me is a never-ending process that helps me become a better professional who is capable as well as productive. The process will also help me find a good work-life balance by engaging resource efficient smart work instead of exhausting hard work.
I will engage myself in life-long learning by observing the changing scenario in the industry. As a civil engineering student, I will follow the latest trends in civil engineering arena. My primary focus will be on the intrusion of latest technologies like Nanotechnology in civil engineering area and to apply such novel technologies in my specialized area. On a long term perspective, I will prefer to acquire learning tools rather than getting fixed knowledge. I will make myself capable of doing jobs needed for today as well as futuristic jobs. I will learn the art of crisis management, teamwork, and problem-solving. I will also focus on comprehensive education that makes me a better individual, rather than just a good professional. All these measures will help me to pursue life-long learning.
My short term career goal is to start my career as a civil engineer after completing my course. I will get all the skills to elevate my career to the next level, and my long-term goal is to become the Project Manager in Construction in the next five years time.
I am sure that if I need to meet my career goals, I need to do life-long learning. As I step into my career, I will update myself with the latest Industry norms. I will keep an open heart towards corrections and suggestions from my seniors to sharpen my skills. I will make use of my observation, analytical, reasoning, and technical skills to keep on doing life-long learning to achieve my goals.
In the next three years, I need to mature myself as a successful professional. I need to metamorphose into a civil engineer who has got a vision for future. Hence, I would like to tell myself to get engaged in a creative learning process that never ends.
Works Cited
"Lifelong Learning." UNESCO. Web. 25 Apr. 2016. <http://en.unesco.org/world-education-forum-2015/5-key-themes/lifelong-learning>.
