Do what you Love to Do

Based on my title, you may think that what I'm about to tell you is something you already know. But I think there's a bit more to it than that.

Growing up, my social life was always based more on other people rather than on the activities that we did together. Step one was always to figure out who was around, and then to get a group together. Then we would decide what to do.

At UCSD, I've found that this isn't the way people think- in fact, it's often quite the opposite. People tend to think about what it is that they want to do, and then they go do it. The people they meet through their activity become their friends, and that's usually how social groups are formed.

So why am I telling you all this? Because I think that you should do what you love to do right from the beginning and you will most likely meet others that share your interests. It's easy to get along with people, but if you're looking for something more than just an acquaintance, then find that common ground. Some of my closest friends at UCSD I met simply by being an Orientation Leader.

Take a moment to think about your thing. It doesn't necessarily have to be something mainstream. My thing is cars. I love fixing them, and of course I love racing them too. I know, it's totally random, but it happens to be something that I love to do. So find your thing that you love and get out there and do it- don't let classes get in the way. And if it so happens that your thing is the same as my thing, hit me up!

'Notorious' Nick Kostka