Students take up new hobbies to fight boredom
By Jessica Bishop
Kerisyn Gilbert, a Trevecca freshman was doing her homework at home and when she finished her assignments, she notably became bored and anxious. She decided to pick up her pencil and sketch.
“It really helped calm me down and focus better. I will definitely continue to sketch in the future,” said Gilbert.
Many students find themselves with more free time since they moved home and started classes online. One way to pass the time is by picking up new or forgotten hobbies.
Erin Smith, a junior, has picked up baking and cooking in her spare time.
“I’ve always enjoyed it, but I’m just chilling and the I’m like, ‘Well, I guess I could bake some muffins instead’ and so I do,” said Smith.
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