As a student of university that has a long break between university semesters, the univers

As a student of university that has a long break between university semesters, the university requires all students to do one of the following for one month during the break:
1、Students must take a course on the subject that has no direct connection to their majors of study ( For example, a student majoring in engineering may take course in fine arts or social science.)
2、Students must volunteer to work in the university’s city or their hometowns to improve some aspects of life of the city or their own town. (For example, students may help local primary school children with their homework.)
Which one do you think is more beneficial for students in their university? Why?
Given detailed examples and reasons. Use your OWN words, do NOT use memorized examples.