text: The first reason students should participate in after-school activities is they can interact with new people. Students will have opportunities to make new friends during it. They can learn teamwork by interacting with other people, including coaches, teachers, and kids. Also, students can learn many other life skills by meeting new people. For example, they learn collaboration by working with others on a sports team or working on a group project. Interacting with new people is great for students and their futures.