College is a time for self-discovery- – but to find the “good”, working through the “bad” is inevitable. Whether it’s the classroom topic(s), professor, workload or even time of day, there will always be classes less than thrilling to attend.
1. Go to class.
If there’s one thing worse than attending an unpleasant class, it’s feeling guilty and lazy after avoiding it. Many professors take off points for missed classes, and you do not want procrastination to make succeeding more difficult. Tough it out– you’ll feel accomplished at the end of the day and at the end of the semester.
2. Meet someone in the class.
If there’s no one you already know to accompany you through the semester, make a friend. Having a familiar face and a confidant will make the class seem more familiar and less like an obligatory detention.
3. Force yourself to learn.
Don’t spend the hour scrolling through Pinterest and staring at the clock. Put the computer away, pay attention to the lecture and make the most of your time. Regardless of our preferences when it comes to education, no one can argue that there is a downside to getting great grades– especially when they’re earned. Feeling satisfied after good marks on an assignment or an aced midterm is worth the studying, and might make the topic material more interesting as well.
4. Reward yourself.
Create a system that gives you something to look forward to after getting a good grade, finishing the semester, finishing the week or even just finishing the day. Seeing a light at the end of the tunnel will make a world of difference.