For college kids, making it look like you're paying attention during class when you actually aren't is a perfected skill. It's not that you don't want to learn, but every now and then there's a class that just zaps all of the life out of you. Sometimes, it's the content and other times it's the professor, but regardless, you're bored and need something to do. Finding ways to keep yourself occupied until the end of the class is crucial. Here are a few ways to keep yourself busy if you find yourself zoning out.
Scroll through social media.
There's no better way to kill time than social media. You can scroll for a few minutes and hop between platforms, later realizing that an entire hour has passed. Losing your sense of time while looking through Instagram is a good way to get through your class.
Update your calendar and to-do list.
If you're feeling more productive, go ahead and update your calendar and weekly to-do list. Make sure all the due dates from all of your classes are in your planner and all the tasks week are at the forefront of your attention.
Plan your weekend.
Are there some cool events happening in your college town this weekend? Do some quick internet searching and plan out your weekend for you and your friends.
Get ahead (or catch up) on your assignments.
In high school, it seemed like there was always one person in your first-period class doing homework for their third-period class. Whether you're catching up or getting ahead on your assignments, staying on top of school work is a good way to keep yourself busy if you're losing focus in class.
Online shop.
Similar to social media, most people can mindlessly scroll through shopping websites for hours. Update your Amazon wishlist, get ahead of any birthday or holiday gift shopping, or simply treat yourself.
Doodle.
If your class doesn't allow technology, doodling is a great way to kill time while also being creative. Whether you practice your calligraphy skills or perfect your drawing skills, your professor probably won't notice you're avoiding the classwork.
Take online quizzes.
Buzzfeed quizzes and personality tests generally take five minutes each, so take a few that catch your eye. Soon enough, the class will be over and you'll have learned your enneagram type and which Disney princess you are based on your random song selections.
