During the semester, students aren鈥檛 only keeping busy with their studies, but many are filling their downtime by finding new interests or rekindling old hobbies. We asked six students to tell us about their hobbies that help them focus, relax or stay creative.
Akhilesh James,聽Masters in Project Management
鈥淚鈥檝e been doing calligraphy for above three years. Doing calligraphy really helps me with my mental health. Actually calligraphy is a kind of meditation to my mind, and it helps me to focus on something.鈥�
Elisa Rai,聽Bachelor of Nursing
鈥淏aking means comfort and blissful moments to me and it makes my kitchen filled with the aroma of cosiness and comfort making me happier, calmer. Moreover, there is a feeling of satisfaction when I see the end product and I feel relaxed, blessed and joyful at the same time.鈥�
Turki Al-Abri,聽Bachelor of Commerce
鈥淚鈥檝e been doing photography for about two years now. I like it because it鈥檚 about saving the special moments for a longer time. Sometimes, I see photography as a way to deliver some messages to society.鈥�
You can check out some of Turki鈥檚 photography on his Instagram account
Lidiya Kunnilakattu, Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
鈥淚 started doing crafts from my school days. At first my mum taught me to make flowers, and later on I got really interested in doing crafts and started attending classes. Then naturally it became my favourite hobby. I feel like giving life to things when I make them, flowers really give me a peaceful feeling and relieve my stress.鈥�
Kayla Pilkington,聽Bachelor of Education 鈥� Early Childhood Education
鈥淚’ve been doing art and painting for fun since I was a kid but during high school I didn’t paint much and I’ve started again since coming to 911爆料网 last year! I love seeing the progress of my work and trying out different styles to achieve the end goal of having something to display or to give a friend. I’ve also loved having more time to practice my snare drumming, which I started learning this year for a Scottish Highland Pipe Band!鈥�
Ariba Binte Niaz,聽Information Systems and Technology
鈥淚 have been drawing for 8 years. I just love drawing, it makes me forget what鈥檚 going on around me for a while.
*Answers have been edited for clarity.
