We catch ourselves saying, "Ugh, I wish my professor understood I am not just taking their class!"

As a struggling college student, I wish my professors could put themselves in our shoes.

1) I have homework for more than just your class!

As much as I would love to only have a book report for Literature, I have to read 200+ pages for my combined other classes and write papers for them all with the same due date.

2) There is no way I can study 3+ hours for your class alone while taking 5 other classes.

No matter how good of a multi-tasker you might be, it's not always possible to divide your study time with your classes.

3) I do have a life outside of your class.

While I wish I lived, loved, and breathed Literature, I do have a life outside of class. It isn't much, but I do need some me time.

4) I am tired.

When I am dragging at 8 am or yawning in your 8 pm night class, it is because I have most likely been up since 7 am or earlier and have had classes back to back.

5) I am truly doing my best.

I attempt all the required readings, papers, and study for your anything but easy exams. Cut a college kid some slack, would ya?

6) I could care less about your gen ed class.

I have no appreciation for the said "art appreciation" course I am required to take for a health and human service degree.

7) Your class is not my number one priority.

At some point, you have to care more about your other classes and say goodnight to your sleep deprivation instead of pulling an all-nighter trying to finish that paper.

8) Just because I have my phone on my desk does not mean I am using it.

It's the 21st century, I am 22 years old, and I paid for this expensive piece of technology. I often times have important phone calls and even family members who might need me. So, please do not give us the "turn your cell phones off and put them in your backpack" line.

9) We are adults.

No matter how immature some people can be, most of your class is mature, determined adults who actually care about their education.

10) Sometimes I have to eat in your class.

Some days I have to pencil in, "eat lunch" in my planner just so I remember to eat! So, please don't get onto us for eating during your lecture, because I literally just had a second to kill this chick-fil-a sandwich.