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All About Your Interests :All About Your Interests Freshman TransitionsUnit One, Lesson Two
What is an “interest?” :What is an “interest?” An interest can be defined as:
The feeling of a person whose attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something
A person’s interests can involve participation in or concerns for a cause, advantage, responsibility, etc.
Think about what captures your attention and imagination
Discovering your Favorite interests :Discovering your Favorite interests Diane
Discovering your Favorite interests :Discovering your Favorite interests Loves movies
Actress
Screenwriter
Travel expert
Carpenter
Stunt person
Loves animals
Trainer for animals in movies Diane
Why Identify your Interests? :Why Identify your Interests? Identifying your interests are important for a number of reasons
interests can be enjoyable and fulfilling
interests can help you to decide which courses and subjects you would enjoy studying
Interests can lead you to a job or career that you’ll love
Thinking about your interests :Thinking about your interests What are your favorite things to do?
These will help you to identify your interests
Favorite songs
Favorite books
Favorite magazines
Favorite movies
Favorite singers
Favorite foods
Favorite TV shows
Favorite websites
Activities :Activities The activities that you participate in can also help to identify your interests
Activities such as:
Sports
Clubs
Groups
Interests evolve :Interests evolve Interests can change with time, age, and exposure to new people, places, and experiences
Some interests may be with you for the rest of your life
Identifying interests now is a great starting point for you to find courses of study and future jobs that you’ll love
Interest Inventories :Interest Inventories In the remaining portions of this lesson, you will participate in a number of different types of interest inventories
Interest inventories help people to identify their likes and dislikes
Interest inventories can help identify areas to explore for possible careers
In the remainder of this lesson, lets try to identify your interests :In the remainder of this lesson, lets try to identify your interests