College is an endless stream of pressure, sleepless nights and constant orders of Domino’s. Not only are you struggling to keep up with all of your classes for your major, and minor(s), all of these other general education or requirements are thrown in on top, just for fun. It’s like a buy one, get two free deal, except you have to pay money for those extra classes. I thought I would recommend some new suggestions that would make these required classes less endearing and more fun as well as some new alternative teachers whom we all can relate to.

For your Philosophy Inquiry requirement…

Class: It’s OK to be sad, Professors: Real friends

Sometimes we wish we had one class where we could just go around in a circle and vent about our problems. And who better to listen to them than the Illinois sad boys themselves? Real Friends could lend a tissue, a song, or one of their really comfortable pieces of merchandise to help let you know it’s going to be OK. Once you get on board with singing about your feelings, eating some pizza and sleeping through those late nights instead of staying up with your thoughts, you will never go back.

For your Liberal Studies requirement…

Class: How to Be Me, Professor Panic! At the Disco (a.k.a. the one-man band that is Brendon Urie)

This honestly should just be renamed a Life Studies requirement because, let’s face it, if there’s anyone doing life right, it’s Brendon Urie. Girls love him. Guys want to be him. He has the voice of an angel and the swagger of a gentleman, but is still just as super silly and dorky as he was 10 years ago. But what’s his secret? How does he look ageless? How does he continue to slay the scene with his charm and witty banter? We would finally be able know. And if not, we would at least get to stare at his beautiful face for hours. Sign me up!

For your Scientific Inquiry requirement…

Class: Experimenting within Limits of Musical Conventions, Professors: Twenty-One Pilots

Otherwise called "How Weird is Too Weird?" with the answer being never. This would be the most nontraditional class on the roster no doubt. It would be the mixture of a music class meets performance with psychology thrown in there as well. The lab reports alone would be fascinating, testing the hypothesis of what makes a “Blurryface” blurry? and can you indeed, “save my heavy, dirty soul”?

For your Arts and Literature requirements…

Class: Growing Out of Being Emo and Into Awesome, Professors: Fall Out Boy

Another group of Illinois natives, these boys would put on a hell of a class. We would learn about the importance of art, self-expression and how to put on eyeliner, because obviously Pete Wentz still knows how. Also, Pete Wentz is a fellow DePaul alum so it’s only logical that he comes back to his roots.

Class: How to Get Your Work Done, but Still Have Fun. Professors: All Time Low

All Time Low is essentially a group of four guys hanging out, traveling and just doing what they love. They act silly, but they get their work done by not taking themselves too seriously. They would be able to offer some sound advice when it comes to not letting college get the best of you when you feel like you’re drowning in homework and debt. Something’s gotta give, and this class would do just that.

Class: The Art of Self-Defense; Professors: The Story So Far

We’re all trying hard, really hard, not to lose our tempers just like Parker Cannon. And with all of his bottled up anger, it’s only natural for him to put that anger to good use in teaching us how to kick some ass. We are after all in an urban environment and Parker has had his fair share of tussles in the past. It’d be nice to hear from an expert the proper way to drop a microphone and charge at someone full force.

For your Understanding the Past requirement…

Class: Why People Hate New Jersey (And Why Only People from New Jersey Should Be Allowed to Say It Sucks); Professors: Man Overboard

Here’s a little history lesson that everyone could use. We gave you Springsteen. Frankie Valli. The Jonas Brothers. You’re welcome. Yes, it has always has a distinct smell that can only be described as just that. Yes, the Jersey Shore gave us a bad name. It’s not the best, but it’s the not the worst. It’s home for some, so back off!

For your Religious Dimensions requirement…

Class: We Are the Greatest Generation, Professors: The Wonder Years

Dan “Soupy” Campbell has been compared to Jesus, though not the Jesus of Suburbia, so calm down Green Day, you’re fine. But honestly, the scale of The Wonder Years’ discography is enough to take on religious proportions, and I’m not just saying that because their latest album is called "No Closer to Heaven." The class would look at how we view ourselves today in a generation that is constantly scrutinized for our lack of religion, morals and abilities. Soupy would show us how we are in fact products of a great generation, maybe even the best one yet.

All I’m saying is it's time to step up your general education classes, DePaul.