How to Stay Awake in Class

There are different reasons why students have a difficult time staying awake in a classroom--late-night partying, juggling between a full-time job and school or getting ready for an early morning class. Sleeping in class can be problematic for teachers as it can affect your grades. Here's how to keep bright-eyed and avoid snoring away in class..

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Wake up an extra hour early before leaving the house. This may seems to make a person more tired than ever, but believe it or not, this can help you prepared for a busy day and get energized. Also bring some music along so you can start running a couple of miles around your area to boost your strength.
2. Drink caffeine before going to class such as a soda, coffee or tea so it can keep you alerted. Energy-boosted drinks, “Red Bull” or “Monster” helps build stamina and keep you energized during the time you're in class.
3. Eat healthy portions of fruits, cereal or oatmeal as it contains low carbs. It helps your body and mind not only rejuvenated due to loss of energy but to become more focused and you will be able to pay more attention during lectures throughout the class period.
4. Restore your energy by visiting a nutritional store to buy vitamins-- preferably Vitamin B which increases your energy level. You can take the tablets before heading to class and in no time, you will feel a sudden burst of energy and freshness to your body. You can get plenty of these vitamins at stores such as "GNC."
5. Participate in class discussions whenever you feel the need of dozing off. While some students believe that most lectures from their professors is a bore, there are a few that be quite thought-provoking and grab your interests to keep you mentally responsive of what is going on in the classroom.

Tips & Warnings

• Chew on "Stay Alert" gum so it gives you something to do keep you concentrated.
• Stand up in the back of your class you it can help your body become more active.
• Move from the back or the middle of the class to the front to focus on the professor and class discussions.
• If you'd tried different alternatives to stay awake in class, go to a doctor because you might have a health problem.
• Avoid frequent naps as it may result in failing the class.