Benefits of Extra-Curricular Activities
Students are mostly shunned or discouraged from participating in extra-curricular activities by their parents. Mostly since most parents, especially from conventional backgrounds in Pakistan, do not see the worth of extra-curricular activities – as opposed to the bookish studies that help build a career. Hence, most students fail to excel in anything other than the career they choose. Boost in Self-Confidence Knowing something other than the course knowledge that everyone in your classroom studies about can give you an edge as compared to the others. Most people begin to look up to you for the skills and interests that you might have that they probably do not possess. Moreover, this gives you a boost in self-worth that you are capable of doing things that other people are probably unskilled for. This self-confidence will help you achieve greater goals in life, without being too apprehensive about your polished skills. Side Job Opportunities Once you pursue your higher education, irresp...