text: Past research has shown that 90% of the people who do something out of school that is close to home live a happier and healthier life. Outside activities even help students grow academically. When a student is happier they do better in school and don't sit there and worry about how boring there life is. I know this is true because when I did not play basketball I was not doing to well in school, I was always bored which made me never pay attention. When I joined my basketball team I was never bored and did way better in school.