text: Another positive quality of extracurricular activities is that they allow students to spend time with their friends. Friends with a common interest can go to an after school activity to spend time together and do something they all enjoy. Students can also share one of their hobbies with friends who are interested in trying it out. For example, a student's friend might express interest in coding, which that student does after school. The student can take his or her friend to the coding club, so the friend can test it out. The student can guide the friend through the activity, while still letting them explore it and try it out. Students also have a huge chance to meet new people who share a common interest with them. Extracurricular activities are great for strengthening old friendships and establishing new ones, as well.