Start the next episode of the series you’re binge-watching on Netflix or go to class? This is probably the most common dilemma college students face every single day. It’s probably more rewarding to complete the fifth season "Gossip Girl" for the eighth time than to listen to your business professor lecture about income statements. However, skipping class is an underrated bad habit. It’s so common that no one thinks twice before pressing play and staying in bed.
I never skip class. Okay, that’s false. If I am deathly ill, l for sure will not be making an appearance. If I found a cheap flight home for fall break that conflicts with a class, I’m choosing the cheap flight because I’m a broke college student. But I rarely skip class, and this is why:
1. Skipping class is expensive!
Approximately every time you skip ONE class, you lose $346.10. Putting this into perspective, you lost 87 caramel frappacinos, 17 handles of vod, or five Steve Madden wedges. Imagine checking your wallet and realize you’re missing nearly $350. Well, that is exactly what happens every time you skip class.
2. You feel lazy
Part of going to class is getting ready. Maybe you’ll put on some mascara, throw on a cute outfit and even go to the library on your way to class. Getting out of your room and going to class makes you feel productive. You might even accomplish more because you are already out and about!
3. You have to rely on other people
Don’t be that person that posts in their class page the night before the final asking for notes because you never showed up to class. It’s not fair to the dedicated student that showed up to every class, on time, and took incredible notes.
4. You won’t be knowledgable on the subject
Sure, there are some classes where you can only show up on test days and get an A by solely reading the textbook. However, if the class wasn’t important, then the professor would tell his/her students to never show up and only read the text. You can learn valuable information that may not be a test question by coming to class on a regular basis.
I am sure some of you are reading this article instead of being in class, but I encourage you to increase your attendance this semester. After all, you are in college to learn…sometimes.
