Every college student knows that while sitting through a 3-hour class it is pretty much impossible to stay focused on the lecture material the whole time. So where are our minds almost guaranteed to wander?
1. "I Hope No One Can Hear My Stomach Growling"
Day dreaming about tacos or pancakes may seem stupid but as a college student you can go a while without food- thus causing your mind to wander. Plus who wants to actually think about the structures of a cell when you can be thinking about bigger and better things like pie or pizza.
2. "A Beach Sounds Nice Right About Now"
Man, wouldn't it be nice to just hop on a plane to somewhere tropical and just sit on a beach with an ice cold drink in hand? But that isn't the reality... instead, I'm listening to a lecture on the War of 1812.
3. "Maybe I'll Just Drop Out"
So how much money does a stripper make again? You cannot deny that you have thought about it at least once. Maybe not that exact thought but definitely something along those lines.
4." I Have about 90 Other Things I Could Be Doing Right Now (most of which productive)"
Laundry, homework for this class, homework for another class, grocery shopping, cleaning my room, doing a project, writing a paper, reading, catching up on a Netflix show, sleeping, eating, LITERALLY ANYTHING ELSE.
5. "I Wish I Was A Billionaire And Didn't Need A College Degree"
How nice would it be to skip this whole "do work" phase to get a degree that means I will have to work for the next 40 years.... ahh if only.
6. "This really isn't that bad. I really am blessed to be here"
Sometimes in all the hustle and bustle of our busy lives we, can get caught up in the negatives. I think it's important that we reflect on just how lucky we are to be sitting in a college classroom receiving an education each and every day. Yes it, may not be easy but some people would kill to have- remember that!