Students get involved with extracurricular activities for all sorts of reasons. They let you network with other people who share your hobbies, they let you use school resources for fun, and they look great on a college transcript. While there are some exceptions, like performance clubs with recitals and organized sports, most clubs are just afterschool activities pursued casually by their members. Related to Absurdly Powerful Student Council. Subtrope of Serious Business. Examples of School Clubs Are Serious Business include: