Spec me a hobby

[Jotun]

I'm looking to take up a new hobby to try and meet people and make new friends, as all my current hobbies just involve myself (photography/guitar). I was thinking perhaps something like karate/judo etc as I'd also learn self defence and get a bit more fitter, but was wondering what the OcUK collective would suggest? Cheers.

 

[Jotun]

Going out on a Friday night with your mates is the best way to meet new people.

Currently I'm studying at uni - only thing is I'm staying at home. Big mistake. haven;t really made any friends or anything, and don't see anyone outside of uni. I'm 19, so should be a great age to meet people. Don't really have many other interests other than an interest in computers.

Not so keen on the myspace idea as I want to meet people and socialize in real life, and try to increase my confidence aswell.

 

[Jotun]

Have you ever thought of moving to staying at uni?

That would be great for you, you would also do a lot of "growing up" if you see what I mean (i'm not insulting you)

Ok have this as an example.

I'm 18, and for this years new years I went out with 3 guys to the local O'neils (which was packed but we got early and claimed a table) and that night I met one guy who I would now consider a decent friend and me and him along with a few others (friends of his which are now my friends as well) go out, and we see others we met on New Years and always have a great time socialising etc.

Seriously dude, I know Uni studying etc is important, but get a few friends togethor and go out.

Will do you some good

Yeah I've thought about it, just I'm currently doing my first year, and it seems to me like thats when most people meet friends and what not (or the foundation year), so it's a bit late for that really. I don't think retaking the 1st year just to meet people would be a good idea really, hence this thread, since there is no reason I can't take up a hobby to meet people

Unfortunately I don't think I could afford to move out. I'm also doing an engineering course, so I spend a lot of time in uni, and doubt I'd have time to do a part time job, especially since the 1st year is meant to be easiest, and it already easts up a lot of my time

 

[Jotun]

Nobody can make friends or meet new people for you. It's something you have to do

Absolutely, that is why I'm looking for suggestions of something to take up, if I end up doing something like karate, it's a good excuse to talk to people and see if anyone fancies going for a pint afterwards, and to generally socialize It's just I was looking for other suggestions as there is probably a few good ideas that I've not even considered, but would be very enjoyable to do.

 

[Jotun]

Serial killing! Just make each successive killing totally different from the last to throw the police off. Like for the first one, leave a mates w**ksock at the scene.

I'm looking to make friends, not kill them off

 

[Jotun]

Get a girlfriend, take up sex

That's the plan


So what martial art would you guys recommend? I think it seems the best suggestion really.

 

[Jotun]

Cheers for all the suggestions, some good ones there

I contacted the local leisure facilities and they don't have much of a selection of martial arts on I did find something though, if anyone is interested - I saw a notice for joining a skydiving club so I went for it - I'm going a week on Friday Also I think I'm going to have a go at rock climbing soon as well.

 

[Jotun]

Checked your Uni website or forums for any activities that your uni does, and if you find something that takes your fancy go for it?

I did, check a few posts above yours

I will be going away for a weekend with a group of people, so it should be fun, and a good opportunity to make a few friends