Hi Kenneth, From my experience, these activites inspire students more than contribute to discouraging away from a career area. What I do think is true is that a students limited idea about about waht a career area offers is often opened up a great deal. And from this, many times the student becomes more motivated to perform better in class and learn the needed information in order to position themselves where they will become an active participant, willing and ready for the work setting. Barry Westling