or future careers that you are considering. The kinds of topics that work best for this exercise are: A hobby you love, such as skiing, board games, exercise, technology Any leisure-time enthusiasm, such as a movie you just saw that you liked a lot A longtime curiosity, such as how they predict the weather, or what astronauts do An aspect of the town or city you live in, such as a newly revamped historic district An issue you feel strongly about, such as unhoused people, racial justice issues, climate change, peace, health, returning veterans