On the one hand, you have a vast range of clubs and societies glittering temptingly in front of you like the range of crisps in the big supermarket, and tons and lecture-free time. But on the other hand, there’s so much going on: friends, housework, parties, cooking, shopping – and somehow, on top of all that, uni work. Amid this, it’s common to find hobbies slipping by the wayside.
This is a shame because hobbies are great; they relieve stress, help form friendships, and make life fun. Enter the Courier’s new lifestyle column, Hobby Hub. Every week we will shine a spotlight on a real hobby that real students have, showing that it’s possible to have a hobby along with a decent, fulfilling university life. They will range from the most active to the most chilled, from the most social to the most solo, the most creative to the most basic. Whether it’s done as part of a society or completely alone, if somebody enjoys it, we’ll feature it.
If you have a hobby, no matter what kind, that you can balance well with uni life, we want to hear from you
This is where you come in: if you have a hobby, no matter what kind, that you can balance well with uni life, we want to hear from you. We’d like to know what the hobby is, what drew you to it, and what advice you’d give to people starting it. If you could include your personal story with it and anything else that might be relevant, that’d be great too. We’re looking for around 200-300 words, but it can be more or less, as appropriate. If you think this could be you, please come to our Student Media Afternoons and put your name down! The sub-editors will be happy to talk you through it, and you can always contact us via Facebook or email. In the meantime, happy hobbying!