1. Just get here when you can.
Sure, it happens to all of us, but do you really have to cause a scene every time you walk in the door? Is it really necessary to interrupt the teacher and ask what you missed every single day? Can you please slide your chair all the way across the floor and make as much racket as possible while you get cozy in your seat? I mean, really.
2. What about the smacker?
Gum. Chips. Whatever it may be. Yes, we hear you, and yes we have the right to stare at you in hopes that you will get the message.
3. The one who always has to have the last word.
Now don't get me wrong, I encourage everyone to speak out in class. Perhaps that's the teacher in me, but sometimes enough is enough. There is always that one person who doesn't know when to stop. When he or she raises their hand, everyone seems to sigh in unison. We catch ourselves checking the time frequently, wondering when they will be finished. The worst part is when your friends give you a heads up and tell you that they got out early today, and reality hits you like a wrecking ball. Your class is always the last one to leave and we all know why. Always...
4. Did your cell phone really just ring in class?
If you are a JSU student; you have had a syllabus day the first day of school. The teachers take their time going over every policy including, in depth, the cell phone policy. It goes something like: your phone should not be visible in class...blah, blah, blah. Now who are we kidding, we are college students paying for our education. Someone is always going to be on their phone in class. It's just a known fact, but when it comes to test day, that phone better be turned on silent. The teachers usually reiterate this policy before administering a test, yet there is always that one person whose phone rings some obnoxiously loud tone during the middle of the exam.
5. What did she just say?
Yes, sometimes we all experience a moment of ADD and our minds begin to wonder while the teacher is talking, especially if it is a class lecture. But. there is always that one person who is constantly asking "What did she just say?" Eventually, you get to the point where you pretend you can't read their lips just so you don't have to repeat every thing the teacher just said.
6. Don't be the smelly kid in class.
I know money is tight. We are college students living off a Ramen noodle and water diet, but I will personally buy you some deodorant. I will even share my perfume. There is always that one person who reeks terribly on a daily basis, whether it be poor hygiene or cigarette smoke; I guess at least they are consistent.
7. What's that mysterious ticking noise?
Every class has a fidgeter. I know that some people can't help it, but that doesn't make it less annoying. Maybe it's just me, but I find repetitive noises very distracting. The one finger typer who tries to destroy the keyboard during computer test. The foot tapper who is always sitting on the edge of their seat waiting on an ambush. The pencil drummer who gets carried away in the back of the class. Like I have said before, yes we hear you. Don't be offended if we stare and send bad vibes in your direction.
8. Time for Lysol and hand sanitizer.
One of the most dreadful times of the year is cold season. There are always those stubborn classmates who insist on sucking the "boogies" back into their nose over, and over, and over again. PSA: there is a box of tissues located by the door. Grab some as you walk out of the class to blow your nose. We would all greatly appreciate it.
