Is it harder to fit in if I am not interested in games, anime, or typical engineering hobbies?
Not necessarily. Being uninterested in games, anime, or other hobbies sometimes associated with engineering students may mean you share fewer interests with some classmates, but it does not prevent you from fitting in. Students also build relationships through classes, laboratory work, clubs, sports, cultural activities, or part-time jobs. You do not need to force yourself to adopt interests; finding settings that suit you is more important.
Key points
- Shared hobbies can make starting conversations easier, but they do not determine all friendships.
- Classes and laboratory work, clubs, sports, and cultural activities can provide opportunities to meet people.
- Official university and student-organization information can help you check available activities and their atmosphere in advance.
Things to check
- The range of activities and the student atmosphere vary by university, faculty, and academic year.