Having just started an online masters, I've noticed that socialization can bias strongly towards "Purposeful" socialization e.g. A slack channel for discussing

Having just started an online masters, I've noticed that socialization can bias strongly towards "Purposeful" socialization e.g. A slack channel for discussing the class/assignments. Compared to my undergrad there were many times I think I just sat around drinking/watching movies because there was a social group doing it. I wonder if the lack of purpose in such activities grinds on students over time.