As an average college student, I have skipped many a classes over the years. Some may think it’s easy to just skip a class, and to those people I say there’s so much more to it than that.

There are several factors that come into play when deciding to skip class, and all factors must be considered before making your decision.

First things first, is it really that important?

Now, When I say important I mean is it important for your major/what you plan to do with the rest of your life. It is important to only skip the classes that really have no effect on you in any way, shape, or form (Mom if you're reading this I've never skipped class). You can miss a lecture of Philosophy, because if you think about it is anyone really even there?

Second, make sure you have a killer excuse.

When coming up with your excuse to email your professor it is important to keep it short and sweet. Don't try and blow them away with some Chronicles of Narnia type story. Something as simple as "I have a migraine" or "I had a meeting" or "The apes have finally taken over" will do nicely.

Third, make sure you have a buddy system

Yes, skipping class and doing what you want is something you didn't have the freedom to do in high school, but it is important that in your absence you have a comrade in the class to take the notes you missed. However, use caution when picking your friend to take notes. Make sure this person does not have a habit of skipping classes as well, otherwise you are both screwed and may God have mercy on your soul. There is nothing worse than not getting notes you missed in class...other than actually going to class.

Fourth, be conscious of any assignments/tests you may be missing when skipping.

This is college and as everyone knows that means there's a lot of crap going on in class. You could miss one class and be screwed for a week because of what you missed. Also, make sure you know your syllabus so you are not missing any tests/ know when your tests are coming. I'm speaking from personal experience because I have skipped classes (no I haven't mom) and missed important assignments and it has bit me in the butt (but I always pull it off because I'm a legend).

I hope this post may help my other college friends, and the youngsters out there, the next time it comes to skipping a class.