Some people think they have a boring class but some of us have a painfully boring class. There's nothing necessarily wrong with the professor who teaches it, they may very well be a nice guy. But man, sometimes they just speak in a monotone voice, sometimes they're just not an engaging lecturer.

Either way, maybe you can't drop this class because it's a requirement for your major or it's just too late to drop. Besides that, you find yourself falling asleep every time you come to class and sometimes you don't even realize you've fallen asleep until it's too late. But fear not, there are some tips and tricks to keep yourself awake in this mundane class.

1. Pay your credit card bill

None of us like doing this, I mean who likes paying credit card bills? The realization of how much money you owe will keep you awake, trust me.

2. Online shop

It doesn't even matter what you're online shopping for. You could shop for books, clothes, random stuff on Amazon, Target.

3. Check your grades for your other classes

Do we ever really get enough of compulsively checking our grades to see if there's an update?

4. Work on the homework assignment

If you find that this class has busy work assignments, do them while you're in class, that counts right?

5. Work on assignments for your other classes

Let's face it, you're probably taking too many classes anyways and you might as well multitask and get more work done.

6. Daydream

Sometimes you just need to be in la-la-land for a bit to keep yourself awake.

7. Plan your next vacation

This will definitely keep you awake because who doesn't love planning out a vacation or two.

8. Make a list of things you have to do

You know you have a million things to do, make a to-do list!

9. Make doctor appointments

Probably the worst part about being an adult is making your own doctor appointments, but alas, it must be done.

10. Apply for internships/jobs

You know you keep telling yourself that you need to do this so seize the opportunity while you're already in class.

11. Look for concert tickets

See who's coming to town soon and browse through the ticket section.

12. Organize your email

Delete all your junk mail, make folders that separate work, school, and random things.

13. Update your calendar

Adds things in like your new doctor appointments, future vacations, due dates for assignments, and birthdays. The possibilities are endless!

14. Text your loved ones

Text your mom, your roommate, your friends from back home, your siblings, everyone basically. It's even better if you have iMessage set up on your computer because efficiency.

15. Sip on your coffee

If all else fails, trust your dandy espresso and hope it can pick you up during class.

Now I'm not telling you not to pay attention in class, just throwing out a couple tips when you find yourself dozing off and can't snap out of it.