text: My last reason for why I think extracurricular activities are helpful is that they make you a more well rounded person. Excelling at school is great, but having another activity really makes you seem more balanced. For example, high school students don't only have school to worry about but also extracurricular activities! If you have more extracurriculars you look balanced and it shows that you dedicate time to work hard in school and in your activity! This helps you develop a habit to work hard in more than one thing which will pay off a lot in the future.