AMPLIFY - Issue Three (Summer 2022)

A HSDC STUDENT’S HOBBIES AND INTERESTS - By David Howes Having hobbies and interests outside of your HSDC college course is a great way to keep yourself occupied, whilst also doing something that you actually enjoy. Hobbies or an overall interest can be anything that takes your fancy. From playing football, to video games or collecting stamps to learning to cook. They can also be very powerful in help- ing to improve mental health and your mood, as well as your outlook. HSDC has many students that do a whole variety of hobbies outside their college lives. Not only students, but staff members at HSDC also take part in activities and interests that they enjoy, out- side of their teaching time. Hobbies are really important to me because they

help focus my mind and body on a physical level, but more importantly on a mental level. Outside of my HSDC lifestyle, I like to partic- ipate and do things that make me feel more driven within my daily life. For example, I enjoy going to the Gym 4-5 times a week, as it not only improves my fitness, but it also is known to reduce anxiety and raise self esteem. I also have a season ticket at Fratton Park to watch Ports- mouth play at least 2-3 times a calendar month. By doing this, I’m not only watching something that I have a passion for, but I am also socialis- ing with other fans and friends at the same time. To get an overview of what a typical student may do outside of college, I spoke to second

year Level 3 HSDC Business student Tom McMaster about his hobbies and intere This just shows that if you are introduced to a new hobby, you could be instantly hooked or you could just keep it up for fun for as long as you like. Tom has participated in Judo training and events for over a decade. In this time he’s earned lots of awards along the way, whilst also meeting new people that are high within the ranks of the British Judo world.

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