Things You Should NOT Do In Class

You should always keep in mind the things that you should NOT do in class, in order to have a successful college/university year. Getting into the habit of good tips at the beginning of the school year will save yourself from having a potentially difficult year. 

Here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to things you should NOT be doing in class: 

1) Fall Asleep – If you are going to fall asleep in class then really what was the point in coming? Yes you may score those participation marks (depending on your prof) but you miss on important pieces of information that your instructor is likely to deliver during the lecture. Getting to bed early the following night so that you are well rested for an early morning class is the smart way to go. Falling asleep can offend your instructor but also it looks bad on you so this is a very important thing that you should not be doing in class! 

2) Sit At The Back Of The Class – Sitting at the back of the class can often be harder for you to focus on what your instructor is talking about for the entire period. Not only can you get distracted by the actions of your fellow class mates, but it can be harder to hear clearly what your instructor is saying. Sitting closer to the front of the class room will allow for you to be more concentrated, as well encourage you to become more engaged. By becoming more engaged you will be able to retain what is being taught.

3) Not Take Notes – I know it can be a daunting task to take notes, but unfortunately if you are not taking good notes it is likely that study for big tests and final exams will not be a huge success. Professors will often emphasize and give hints on the important material, so if you can learn to master the skill of good note taking you will likely achieve better test scores. Also, skimming through class notes regularly is a great way to consistently keep the information taught fresh in your mind. 

4) Be Distracting or Disruptive –  This is at the top of the list among things you should NOT do in class. There is a fine line between keeping life in the classroom entertaining and being distracting or disruptive. There will always be a class clown or some loud and obnoxious individual in class. If you happen to fit this category have some respect other students in the class. Most of them have paid to be there and are probably more interested in learning rather than being distracted by YOU and your obnoxious behaviours.

5) Cheat/Lie – We all know cheating is unethical, in addition it really is not worth the sacrifice of receiving a zero, even worse expulsion when you are probably paying for your own tuition. Lying is also just as bad…professors really have heard it all.  Continually make up excuses for missing a big test or not having a major project done when it was due makes you look irresponsible. Watch out, it could bite in you in the behind because when a real emergency does come up your professor might have lost any sense of accountability in you. 

Do yourself a favor and make a mental note of things you should NOT being doing in class! The more things you can check off this list of things that you should not be doing in class the easier a school year it will be for you! 

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