[Excited_CPA]

I’m in my last year of graduate school, and also taking Becker live classes once a week (8 hour classes). Any advice on staying awake? I’m usually passing out an hour into the course.

I was thinking about using a stress ball or one of those hand grip exercise things to keep awake. I tried shaking my legs, but my neighbors arent crazy about it when they’re desk is bouncing up and down too.

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[oneFREAKINGpoint]

Caffine. Sugar. Sleep. If one of those doesn't work, I'm not sure how to help.

[Jennifer241]

Take notes, if you are actively listening and physically taking notes then you will stay awake.

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[Anonymous]

@Jennifer241

You've never read your notes for an exam, and suddenly seen your handwriting start to fall off the page in tiny indecipherable letters and squiggles? I've taken notes while trying very hard to pay attention and started falling asleep in the middle, too 🙂

[Jennifer241]

@Acct

Wow, now that takes some skill! I have had some REALLY boring CPE classes, but usually if I start taking notes I become wide awake.

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[Anonymous]

@Jennifer241

Wish that worked for me. Unfortunately, I have struggled to stay awake in certain classes (particularly at night), even while trying my best to pay attention and write notes.

[23]

During our break in class I would jog out to my car and back. In other words, get your heart rate up.

That and grabbing something to drink would get me through the rest of class.

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[mla1169]

How much water do you drink? Dehydration can cause fatigue

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