I agree with Colby’s feelings of only being motivated to learn when I am directly interested in the learning material. I also find that post-secondary undergraduate education (especially in engineering) has a very rigid framework and gives little freedom to students to choose what they want to learn. There is a distinct difference between the level of knowledge required to pass a class, and the level of knowledge required to fully understand and grasp all concepts from the class material. Thus, it is up to students and learners in general to take it upon themselves to invest in the learning that interests them and further their understanding of the topics. I also agree that I have performed much better in the courses for which I have a passion, and that staying motivated to study during other classes is a complete struggle.
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