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Ten Things to Do When Bored in Class

Class is not always an exciting place to be. You might have already learned the information or the topic might not be of interest to you. Whether you have a laptop or not, many games and activities will keep you occupied during boring class time. Be prepared with paper and a fully charged battery.

Crosswords and Sudoku
- Crosswords are fun, mentally stimulating and educational.
  
  Common newspaper games, such as crosswords and sudokus, can be found online, printed or ripped from a newspaper. These not only keep you occupied, but engage your mind and help you learn new facts.
Play Online Games
- There are in infinite number of games available for free online. Sporcle.com is a popular trivia website that challenges the player on both common and specific topics. With "Mentally Stimulating Diversions" as their tag line, this website is a must-stop for online games during class time.
Learn a New Doodle
- If you do not have a laptop, doodling on paper can be a great way to stay awake and active during class. Not only does it look like you are taking notes, but doodling is entertaining and mentally stimulating.
Make a To-Do List
- Making your personal to-do list during class is a great use of time. Prioritize your tasks and create different lists for different responsibilities. Making your schedule for the rest of the day is also an option.
Do Other Homework
- Especially if you have not finished work or required readings for a later class, a boring class is an ideal time to finish this work. You are still occupying your mind and being productive with academic work.
Read the News
- Whether online or in print, read the news during a boring class. You will be up-to-date on current national and local happenings, as well as learning something, even if it's not the material being taught in class.
Use the Bathroom
- Keep yourself occupied and awake by excusing yourself to use the bathroom. Take a full five minutes, get a drink of water, use the facilities, and return to class to hopefully find something exciting happening.
Get a Snack
- Snacks during class provide energy to focus during a boring class.
  
  You cannot focus if you are hungry. Excuse yourself to go to the vending machine, coffee shop, or small eatery to grab a snack to bring back to class. This will take you away from the boredom, provide energy in the form of calories, and waste some of the boring class time.
Check Social Media Websites
- Boring classes are a great time to check your Facebook and Twitter accounts. Getting updated on your friend's birthdays, statuses and current happenings frees up time later to focus in another class or get more work done.
Text a Friend
- Texting can be done under a table or behind a large stack of books while in class. Boring classes provide time to catch up with friends or solidify dinner plans.

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