It’s very easy for students to get so caught up in preparing for tests and presentations, doing homework and trying to get enough sleep in between that we forget about our hobbies.

Keeping up a social life is one thing, but what happens when someone asks you about your hobbies and what you do for fun? I know I’ve heard that question and can only think of the basics like hanging out with friends or video games. With summer approaching fast, be sure to try something new and find hobbies to carry into the fall semester.

Something I tried last semester, and then told myself I didn’t have time for this semester, was disc golf. This is a great way to get outside and exercise while having fun with a group of friends.

You can pick up a set of three starter discs for $20, and then head to the park at Beaver Fork Lake, which has its own disc golf course only 10 minutes from campus.

But maybe you aren’t the outdoorsy type and would rather find an indoor hobby. There’s plenty of crafts that you could try like painting, knitting or maybe even building a simple Lego set.

I’ve grabbed a few Lego car sets from the store recently that I had a good time building on rainy days and now sit on my desk. They’re fun to have to spruce up my desk or pick up while bored on a Zoom call, without the effort and time of a typical model set that requires paint and glue.

When trying to find a new hobby, don’t forget to ask your friends about they’re hobbies. They’re sure to have something they’re passionate about that they can bring you along to learn about.

It doesn’t even have to be a big activity or group effort, maybe you and your friends want to have a book club, choosing books and discussing them together.

It’s because of some of my friends and my dad that I got into Formula One and motorsport as a whole. It’s something that we talk about a lot and sometimes watch races together.

Another great way to find a hobby is on campus. There are plenty of Registered Student Organizations that can be found on CubConnect.

While there are a lot of academic bases RSOs, there’s also volunteer organizations — like Living Unleashed and Green Bear Coalition — and interest based organizations — like Dancers United and the UCA Young Democrats or College Republicans.

Regardless of what hobby or interest you decide to pick up, there’s no denying the benefits. Hobbies help you to destress from everything that comes with being a student and allows you to expand your horizons.

Who knows, maybe your hobby reroutes your career path to a new passion.