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6 Reasons 8 A.M. Classes Are 10/10 The WORST

From the college student who SUFFERED last semester.

Shippensburg University

6 Reasons 8 A.M. Classes Are 10/10 The WORST

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We all struggle with getting up early, but who wants to wake up at 6 or 7 in the morning to get ready for class? Last semester, I had to take an 8 a.m. Biology class because it was the only time offered, and let me tell you, the worst decision of my life. Here are a few reasons why I will never be taking another 8 a.m. class in college!

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Early Morning Classes Are Actually Not That Bad, So Stop Complaining About Your 8 A.M.

Sincerely, someone who’s classes start at 7:30 a.m.

Cleveland State University

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Early Morning Classes Are Actually Not That Bad, So Stop Complaining About Your 8 A.M.

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Back in the fall, I received this random email out of the blue saying that the spring “Multicultural Literature of the US" class I was enrolled in had been canceled due to low enrollment. So, I emailed my advisor asking for class recommendations. She told me that I had all my prerequisites for nursing school done and my gen-eds filled, so I could pick whatever class I wanted to.

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15 Things I Learned My First Semester At College

College is a crazy place, but it is a great place to be.

University of West Georgia

15 Things I Learned My First Semester At College

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5 Life Hacks To Make Waking Up Early Actually Not Suck

So you decided to take an 8 a.m. M-W-F class this semester... woof!

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5 Life Hacks To Make Waking Up Early Actually Not Suck

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I'm not a morning person, and if you're reading this, you probably aren't either. No matter how many hours of sleep I get, I still wake up feeling like a piece of trash that was kicked ten times and left out in the rain. It's not a pretty sight. Anyways, to make waking up a little less sucky, I've picked up some helpful tips, and they've totally changed my morning game.

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10 Stages Everyone Who Has An 8 A.M. Class Goes Through Before They Roll Out Of Bed

I have to get up at WHAT time?

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10 Stages Everyone Who Has An 8 A.M. Class Goes Through Before They Roll Out Of Bed

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I have had two 8 a.m. classes in my college career--and I hope that I never have to take one ever again. They really are the worst things you can take, even worse than a late night class. I have compiled a few stages that I know everyone goes through during the time of their 8 a.m. class.

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12 Reasons Morning Classes Are Better Than Afternoon And Night Classes

Good parking spots and no waiting for coffee!

Shippensburg University

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12 Reasons Morning Classes Are Better Than Afternoon And Night Classes

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Summer is coming to an end and the academic year is about to begin. Some college students chose to have an 8 am or two, while others are dreading the notion of having to get up before lunchtime. I chose to have an 8 am because of these 12 reasons:

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From the college student who SUFFERED last semester.

1. The simplest reason... IT'S TOO EARLY.

2. You could sleep through your alarm.

3. Staying up late to study isn't an option, you might as well just pull an all-nighter.

4. If you want to wake up to study, it's gonna be extra early and you may tell yourself that you will wake up early the night before, but you will most likely change your mind in the morning.

5. Let's be realistic, who can take a test after hopping right out of bed?

6. No one wants to wake up early to get ready. So sweatpants and no makeup it is!

Sincerely, someone who’s classes start at 7:30 a.m.

College is a crazy place, but it is a great place to be.

1. Roommates can be the greatest gift

2. Alarms suck, but set multiple

3. Don't get behind on work

4. Choosing a college away from your hometown is amazing

5. Individuality

6. Minimalism is key

7. You can never have too much coffee

8. You can study literally anywhere

9. There are job opportunities everywhere

10. Spend your money wisely

11. It is perfectly fine to question your major

12. The staff is there to help you

13. Maturity

14. Identity

15. Professors will treat you like an adult

So you decided to take an 8 a.m. M-W-F class this semester... woof!

1. Change your alarm to your favorite song

2. Get slippers

3. Have a beauty routine

4. Prepare ahead of time

5. Drink Coffee

I have to get up at WHAT time?

1. Shocked that you actually have an 8 a.m.

2. Denying that you actually need that class and actually have to go to pass

3. The pain of waking up every other day

4. The guilt of wanting to not go and going and realizing that you could have slept in and read the powerpoint yourself

5. You bargain with yourself everyday that you could miss just one class and be fine

6. Reflecting on the fact that you've done nothing new in a week

7. The upward turn when you feel more awake after having an 8 a.m. class

8. Reconstructing your life to make your 8 a.m. make more sense

9. Accepting the fact that this is for the ENTIRE semester and not just for now

10. The hope that you have everyday that it is going to be cancelled

Good parking spots and no waiting for coffee!

1. There's less traffic on campus

2. You *finally* get to park in the closest commuter lot

3. There are no lines at Starbucks or Dunkin

4. You're done with classes early

5. You'll do better in the class

6. Afternoon nap time

7. Your schedule is free for campus clubs and activities

8. More time to spend with your friends

9. You'll have more time to do everything else in life

10. You can get a job

11. Time management

12. Morning classes prepare you for the real world

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2. You finally get to park in the closest commuter lot