The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning. (100 to 250 words)

This is a very personal question. Therefore, no one can answer it except for you. However, I can provide an example of something that makes me excited about learning, and this can serve as a guide for your own answer.

One experience that makes me genuinely excited about learning is hearing about other people's success stories. For example, when authors, scientists, astronauts and other talented and knowledgeable people talk about their careers, I am often inspired by their stories. Most of the time, these stories relate to their knowledge, and the importance of knowledge in encouraging personal growth. This makes me genuinely excited about learning because it encourages me to think that I too can achieve the things these people have achieved.