I'm currently attending UC Irvine, majoring in Informatics with a specialization in Human-Computer Interaction.
To me, the joy of UX design is this:
The ability to craft beautiful designs.
The ability to challenge complexities and turn them into simple, subtle solutions.
The ability to find that my solutions has had a positive impact on other people's lives.
That subconscious feeling of pleasantness when nothing you were doing was bothering you? Priceless.
On my spare time, I enjoy listening to music and spending some time outside.