the+benefits+of+extracurricular+activities

So what's in it for for the student? they help to...
AND...It looks good on college and job applications and shows student's responsibility
 * explore their physical, creative, social, political, and career interests with like-minded people
 * find friends who share the same interests and curiosity
 * get involved with groups as a way to get support from other students
 * meet people who are different from them

**Specific activities help with specific goals**
According to many research students involved in Extra Curricular Activities are more likely:
 * to become leaders
 * to have the will to complete a task
 * to voice opinion
 * to graduate from school
 * to explore social and political

=So in summary these are the main benefits...=

= Isn't that part of what SEAL is about????? =
 * //Benefit #1 – Learning Time Management and Prioritizing //**
 * //Benefit #2 – Getting Involved in Diverse Interests //**
 * //Benefit #3 – Learning About Long Term Commitments //**
 * //Benefit #4 – Making a Contribution //** –
 * //Benefit #5 – Raises Self Esteem //** –
 * //Benefit #6 – Building Solid Relationship Skills //**
 * //Benefit #7 – Looks Great on College Applications //**