Think back to a subject or hobby you loved as a teen. How did it influence you later?

Interests in the teen years often serve as early signals of identity. A subject or hobby you loved during that time may have offered focus, expression, or relief — a space where you felt capable or understood. Even if it didn’t become a lifelong pursuit, it often influenced how you think, create, or engage with the world.

This prompt invites you to reflect on a subject or hobby that mattered to you as a teenager and the role it played in your life. Consider what drew you to it, how it shaped your time or friendships, and what parts of it carried forward. Writing about this connection can reveal how early passions quietly guided your growth, values, or direction long after those years passed.