Extra-Curricular Activities
Why Extra-Curricular Activities are Good
Extra curricular activities could help you in the classes you would have to take to earn your college degree.(1)(2) They also look good on job and college applications and show that you are responsible.(2) These are also good in order to find some new friends who share your interests!
Sources:
(1)http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/113.html
(2)http://www.stateuniversity.com/blog/permalink/Choosing-a-Major.html
10 Electives People Wish They Took
1. Personal Finance
Most schools do not offer this elective, this could help you keep track of your finances and plan for upcoming years. It also teaches students to manage a spending budget. (1) (2)
2. Public Speaking
Can help you think of ideas clearly and help you not to be afraid of speaking in front of crowds.(1)
3. Business Writing
This class would help you throughout college and the rest of your working days. You learn how to write resumes and applications professionally. (1)
4. English Grammar
Involves attaining higher reading and communication skills and understanding grammar and vocabulary.(1)
5. Team Sports
Also called 'physically active elective' will give you exercise skills you will need to work with co-workers at your job.(1)
6. Art
Art classes could help you to work well with others and develop organizational and sometimes technical skills.(1)
7. Business Law
Contains the abilities to understand the words of documents, copyrights, contracts and others legal papers.(1)
8. Foreign Language
Can help writing and communication skills. You will learn about different countries languages, cultures and traditions.(1)
9. Nutrition
Provides the information to keep our body healthy throughout your whole life.(1)
10. Psychology
Learn how other people think, work with memory, personal traits and human behaviors.(1) (3)
Sources:
(1)http://education-portal.com/articles/10_Worthwhile_Electives_Students_Wish_They_Took.html (2)http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/personal%20finance (3)http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/psychology
