Engaging in extracurricular activities at school is a wise choice. It helps in developing working skills, people skills, management skills and much more. It will give exposure to meet new people, make more friends, and socialize with peers. Extracurricular activities help in enhancing a student’s time management and stress management skills, improving overall productivity. Extracurricular activities also increase a candidate’s appeal when applying to college.

Studies show that students in extracurricular activities have higher [academic] scores. They learn to manage their time, relieve stress and learn to strive for excellence in more than one thing,” says Kenny Smith, a school counselor in Thatcher, Arizona.

Overall, students who participate in extracurricular activities will likely see an improvement in their academic and life skills, including discipline, goal-setting, teamwork, accountability and responsibility. They will also find themselves better prepared for post-secondary education. Ultimately, students may even discover that the lessons they learned outside the classroom, in a basketball or chess club, help them cope with future challenges in the workplace.