text: overall, what is the harm of students being a part of something bigger than themselves and spending time with other people that share the same interests? There is no reason that students should not be involved in extracurricular activities. These activites help students branch out, make new friends, and they look good on college resumes. Having every student be a part of an extracurricular activity, in my opinion, is an amazing idea. I hope you see that these activities could be a grand opportunity for you. In the article "the Challenge of Exploring Venus" the author states that astronomers are so facinated with venus and its harsh environment because it is the most like earth in our solar system. In fact most scienetists believe Venus was covered in oceans and had the ability to harbor life in it. Getting a better understanding of Venus could help progress space travel and the way astronauts land ships on planets and deal with climate and research.