text: New experiences are another benefit you receive from joining and extracurricular class. You have the once in a lifetime chance to experience these new activities. You can see what you are good at and what you enjoy, which could lead to a career in the future. If you join cross country you may find that you love the feeling of the wind against your face. If you join yearbook you may discover that you have a passion for journalism. You can perfect a skill that you have always had an interest for or you might find that you have a passion for something that you never thought of before.