Iryna Sikorska, II year student, speciality “Management + BBA”. Iryna analyzes the fascination of young people at different times:
«One proverb says that it takes all kinds to make a world, meaning that all people are different. Hence, different people have different hobbies and lifestyles; youngsters in Ukraine are not an exception. It is necessary to bear in mind that our pastimes can often reveal what kind of people we are. Moreover, it is important to relax and abstract oneself from the daily routine.
The list of typical hobbies includes collecting, doing sports, playing table games, listening to music, reading, engaging in different creative and artistic activities (such as drawing, singing, acting, dancing, playing a musical instrument, martial arts, etc.) On a side note, due to high popularity of competitive television shows, cooking has also become one of favorite pastimes for young people. It is both an interest and a challenge. What is more, it is a source of significant satisfaction.
However, it is worth mentioning that leisure activities are constantly changing. Hobbies tend to follow the latest fashion and trends in the society. For instance, stamp collecting used to be popular during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, as postal systems were the main means of communication. In this day and age, we cannot imagine our life without smart phones, tablets, laptops, computers and all the possibilities they give to us. Technologies have become an essential part of our everyday life, consequently, modern hobbies start following technological advances. Recent technologies have made the world bigger. They have revolutionized almost every aspect of our activities.
It should be noted that these days more and more people are choosing rather unusual regular activities for their enjoyment. Among such up-to-date hobbies is 3D modeling and printing. It is a good example of how hobbyists quickly get involved in new technologies and receive employment related to their former hobby. As a result, all individuals benefit from such innovations.
I feel bound to add that except for studying and entertainment, active youth is engaged in volunteering. Participation of young people in the volunteer movement gives them opportunities to make a personal contribution to solving social problems, as well as to check their possibilities. Programs vary from making our local parks clean to raising money for different charitable organizations. The most important is not to stand apart.»
