by Shannon Lausch

Created on: July 07, 2009

It's not easy being right all of the time. Colleges can be a cesspool of misinformation and ignorance. To combat this plague, you need to constantly share your opinions and worldview with your college class - and that means you absolutely must attend every lecture.

When you're the brightest, it unfortunately falls on you to set an example and attend every lecture. If you miss just one class, you're depriving your peers and professors. They may even regress to their natural sheeple-like state without your shining influence. You wouldn't want that to happen, would you? Follow these ten tips to ensure your professors and classmates are getting the most of your presence every class.

1. Tell your favorite anecdotes - again and again.

College classrooms have the tendency to suck the life out of learning. Consider it your personal duty to enliven the atmosphere. You have led a fulfilling life and have many stories to impart to your fellow peers who - bless them - lack life experience. It doesn't matter if you're the youngest one in the class; you're the most worldly one there. Anytime the professor mentions something you can vaguely connect to your personal life, pounce on the opportunity - even if you've told the story before. Feel free to devote several minutes into telling your story; ignore the increasingly awkward atmosphere.

2. Always interrupt whoever's talking.

Sometimes your classmates will try to usurp your authority. You must not let this happen. Show them who's boss by cutting them off mid-sentence. You can even stop them before they start. When your professor asks the class a question, jump in without raising your hand (your professor never seems to notice your hand anyway).

3. If the professor has banned you from speaking, rely on other methods to get your opinion heard.

If your commie professor decides that every voice must be heard, you can rebel in subtle ways. When another student talks, shake your head and mumble to yourself. If they say something you find to be ridiculous, start giggling. You can also grimace, roll your eyes, or shift uncomfortably in your chair. If your professor catches on to your clever tactics and tells you to stop, you should decide this class isn't worth your time. Play with your cell phone or take a nap.

4. When you leave during the lecture, make sure you walk right in front of the professor; do it again when you come back.

Professors love this! You should consider it your duty to let your classmates and professors

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