extracurricular

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They can usually direct their donations toward funding a specific mission – perhaps in memory of a favorite professor, supporting cancer research or to support extracurricular activities such as sports.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Seven out of 10 students surveyed by College Pulse in 2023 said they primarily join extracurricular activities to make friends and build social connections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Apps or technologies serving extracurricular programs or sports teams can claim they weren’t designed and marketed for the classroom, or that their use isn’t mandatory, said Vance.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Since 1979, teen labor-force participation has fallen from around 60% to 35%-40%, due to a tightening of labor laws, socio-economic changes and more school commitments and extracurricular activities.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

“But your definition of school isn’t really one thing, it’s many different things, Craig: extracurricular activities plus sports plus volunteering. That’s not to mention homework.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini