Anastasiia Baiuk, II year student, speciality “International Economic Relations + BBA”. Anastasiia tells how it is important for her to play sports, to go to the gym:

“I consider a hobby to be a crucial part of human life for several reasons. It has nothing to do with the work, meanwhile has a positive influence on everyday life. Hobbies bring the pleasure of the process, and satisfaction for a long time. During such a harsh time, everyone should have a chance to escape from difficulties and at least enjoy themselves.

Personally, all my free time I spend on sport, which is not a hobby, but a lifestyle. I’ve never thought that exercises bring so much joy, and will one day become a part of me. I currently have four workouts a week in the gym, home stretching, and jogging. I never get bored or tired, sounds weird. The reason is that sport is the only way for me to forget about my problems, concentrate on what is going on at the moment, focus on my goals, etc.

I have a profound belief, that a person should have a clear understanding of why the selected hobby is vital. For me, everything is clear. I’ve been doing sports for almost three years and I notice considerable changes in appearance, physical, and mental health. It helped me to improve my confidence and perception of my surrounding.

Besides, the gym is not the only activity I enjoy. I appreciate all kinds of things, that can somehow improve my personality, develop useful skills, obtain stress, and simply enjoy my life.”