text: Another great reason would be the oppurtunites you get. If you didn't already know, the more extracurricular activites you take the better your record will look for college. Which also means the easier you get into the bigger and better education college's. Not only that but you also get oppurtunities that other kids wouldn't, including field trips, getting to meet famous people, and even being on national tv. Now with that in mind, doesn't it sound fun to take these type of things? All it does is make you the best person you can be.