大学为学生提供了一个学习、成长以及逐渐发现自己潜力的环境。有些学生太过局限于学习——下一个考试、论文和作业——另一些人却积极参加参加各种课外活动。参与这些活动对学业、择业及以后的生活都有很大好处。
课外活动对参与者的学业有最直接的好处。适当的参与各种运动、俱乐部及义工对于学生来说实际上是一种很好的日常减压方式。，没有压力的学生自然而然地会更快乐更健康，他们在学习过程中会更有效率，获得更好的成绩。参加课外活动也有助于学生毕业后的工作。雇佣者在招聘人才时不再青睐于那些仅仅平均总成绩搞得学生。许多公司在挑选招聘岗位最适合的人选时，也会把应聘者参加过的活动考虑在内，因为课外活动也可以提高学生的沟通能力、领导能力及协作能力，这些都是大学生将来在工作中想去的成功所需要的重要技能。最后但同样重要的是，参加课外活动的学生会知道如何过一种和谐而充实的生活。俗话说，“只工作不玩耍会让Jack变成一个笨孩子”。换句话说，那些恒天只知道工作学习的人会变得无聊、没有灵感及对生活缺乏激情。课外活动会让学生喜欢上各种运动、业余爱好及社区服务，会让他们变得更加健康、完善。
学业固然重要，但把百分之百的时间都消耗在书本里面，不必要也不明智。大学生抽出一部分时间和精力，投身到课外活动当中，这样对学业、事业甚至以后的生活都有好处。
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Universities provide students with an environment in which to learn, mature and began to realize their potential. While some students maintain a rigid, singular focus on their studies —— the next exam, essay or assignment —— others engage in a variety of extracurricular activities out side the classroom. Participation in such activities can greatly benefit students in their academic studies, chosen careers, and future life.
The most immediate benefit of extracurricular activities is to the participants’ studies. Spending an appropriate amount of time participating in sports, clubs or volunteer work can actually be an excellent way for students to relieve everyday stress. Students who are less stressed out will naturally be happier and healthier. In turn, they will be able to work more efficiently and effectively in their studies and attain better results. In addition, participation in extracurricular activities will also assist university students in their careers after graduation. Increasingly, employers seeking job applicants are not interested solely in students with a high GPA. Many companies also consider involvement in other activities when assessing which applicants are most qualified for the position because extracurricular activities also enable students to improve their communication, leadership and teamwork skills, which are important skills that they will need to succeed in their careers. Last but not least, students who take part in activities after school will learn how to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. As the saying goes, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” In other words, those who do noting else but work or study all day will become bored, uninspired, and apathetic towards life. Extracurricular activities can give students a greater appreciation for sports, hobbies and community service, and help them become healthier and more well-rounded individuals.
While academics are obviously important, it is neither necessary or advisable for students to spend on hundred percent of their time on their books. University students who devote some of their time and energy to extracurricular activities will be doing a service to their studies, their careers, and even their future life.
