text: The third and last reason that students should participate in extracurricular activities is because students can find out what hobbies they like to participate in. Students will be less likely to be bored if they know what their hobbies are. Students can participate in other activities that he/she may like when they find out what their hobbies are. If you find out what your hobby is, you're more likely to find out what job you would like to pursue.