Learning is Not to Know, But to Understand

Kirby says "Goodbye 1st Quarter!"

    "I have finally reached the end for 1st quarter!" is something that I have been dying to say since the school year has started. It has been a long journey and I want to share my reflections for this quarter.

    Firstly, I have gained numerous learnings and discoveries; experiences that have made me say "Waew!". I have learned how to appreciate the lessons that have been taught to me by wonderful teachers. Additionally, I have applied some in my everyday life and have become a better person overall. I have learned that these lessons are not just for the sake of learning , but it is also a way for us to improve on our core values and work ethics; lessons, which are words of wisdom, that made me appreciate the art of learning.

        Secondly, I have encountered difficulties in understanding these lessons, which is what I was referring to as the art of learning. After classes, I may know essential terms used in the lesson, but it does not mean I truly understand it. I believe that the art of learning is not to know, but to understand. To understand a lesson, from whatever subject, I can learn how to apply this knowledge in real-life applications. Thus, when I don't truly understand something, I just come to my computer and I say "Hey, I don't understand this pichapie.", in technical terms, I go to the computer, open up a search engine and type in the concepts or lessons I don't fully understand.

        Lastly, moving on, from these lessons, I will now find a way to apply these in my life. From appreciating the nature around me to developing an IoT security paradigm, which is my research topic. Overall, I feel grateful for the experience thus far and I am ready to embark on quests in the following quarters. Goodbye 1st Quarter and hello 2nd Quarter!