Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Student Life

16 Things You Think About When Zoning Out In Class

Some classes are just a little too boring to always hold our attention.

Macie McCallum

Nov 30, 2016

Indiana University

493

16 Things You Think About When Zoning Out In Class

paradisaicallife

We all have had one of those classes (or all of them) where sometimes it's just gets really hard to stay focused the entire time. These are just a few of the things that bobble around in our heads when sometimes listening to how to solve math problems for an hour just gets to be a little too much to handle.

1. I’m hungry… what am I going to eat later?

I know I'm always thinking about food even when I'm not very hungry.

2. Do I have time for a nap when I get home?

And I start thinking about the next time I'll get to sleep starting the second I wake up in the morning.

3. What am I doing tonight? What should I wear?

Picking out an outfit can be hard...sometimes I need to plan hours in advance.

4. Do I need to shower? How many days has it been again?

Sometimes showering is just doing a lot.

5. Wait, what did the teacher just say?

Every once in a while, I come back into focus...

6. Oh crap…when is that due?

Wait...We had homework for today?

7. Do I really need to be here right now?

But that doesn't last very long

8. If I finish my homework in 30 mins I might have time for a quick power nap

I will go to great lengths for a few precious minutes of sleep.

9. That guy is so cute how have I never noticed him before?

And sometimes my eyes wander during class and someone else holds my attention...

10. I wonder what all of my classmates do for fun

When the lecture gets boring, it's always fun to let the imagine run wild.

11. Maybe I should start paying more attention.

*Pays attention for 5 minutes*

12. Screw it. I’m taking a nap when I get home.

Back to thinking about sleep and avoiding other responsibilities...

13. I decided I want a grilled cheese.

Still thinking about food...

14. I don’t need to shower I’ll do it tomorrow.

Still putting off showering...

15. Okay, I really need to focus I have no idea what my teacher is saying right now.

Once I realize we have no idea what was just said in the past 30 minutes, I try to get back on task again.

16. Maybe this is why I didn’t do so hot on the midterm…

Math was never really my strong suit...

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Featured

12 Midnight NYE: Fun Ideas!

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

SUNY New Paltz

14414

StableDiffusion

When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

Keep Reading...Show less

new years

Student Life

Things I Am Actually Going To Do This Semester

Or at least try to do.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

3161

CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less

new year

Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

Southwestern University

2861

woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch

Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less

library

Student Life

The 14 Stages Of The Last Week Of Class

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

Michigan State University

1721

Photo by Estée Janssens on Unsplash

December... it's full of finals, due dates, Mariah Carey, and the holidays. It's the worst time of the year, but the best because after finals, you get to not think about classes for a month and catch up on all the sleep you lost throughout the semester. But what's worse than finals week is the last week of classes, when all the due dates you've put off can no longer be put off anymore.

Keep Reading...Show less

Recommended for you

16 Things You Think About When Zoning Out In Class

Some classes are just a little too boring to always hold our attention.

1. I’m hungry… what am I going to eat later?

2. Do I have time for a nap when I get home?

3. What am I doing tonight? What should I wear?

4. Do I need to shower? How many days has it been again?

5. Wait, what did the teacher just say?

6. Oh crap…when is that due?

7. Do I really need to be here right now?

8. If I finish my homework in 30 mins I might have time for a quick power nap

9. That guy is so cute how have I never noticed him before?

10. I wonder what all of my classmates do for fun

11. Maybe I should start paying more attention.

12. Screw it. I’m taking a nap when I get home.

13. I decided I want a grilled cheese.

14. I don’t need to shower I’ll do it tomorrow.

15. Okay, I really need to focus I have no idea what my teacher is saying right now.

16. Maybe this is why I didn’t do so hot on the midterm…

Subscribe to our Newsletter

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

Trending Topics

Top Creators

Trending Stories

Best of Student Life

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments

Subscribe to our
Newsletter