An extracurricular activity (ECA) cultural activities is an activity, performed by students, that falls outside the realm of the normal curriculum of college or university education. Such activities are generally voluntary (as opposed to mandatory), social, philanthropic, and often involve others of the same age. Students and staff direct these activities under faculty sponsorship, although student-led initiatives, such as independent newspapers, are very common. However, sometimes the school principals and teachers also bring in these activities in the school among the students.
Examples of the ‘types of extracurricular activity that high schoolers might consider include:
- Sporting activities, such as taking part in a school football, tennis, hockey, or any other kind of team, or even supporting a team through spirit and cheerleading
- Community-based service roles, such as volunteer work that’s either carried out locally or on a more global scale – whether through an organized group or otherwise
- Formal employment, either through an internship or a paying role
- Academic undertakings such as chess, math or science clubs, journalism, or class leadership positions