Let’s face it: no one likes to go to class.

I hate attending class and, really, it’s not necessary. How have I floated along for three years missing as many classes as possible? Television and movies.

TV and movies give you everything you need to know without the boring lectures and early wake-up calls. Here is a list of movies and TV shows that will get you along so you are ready for every test and every situation once you graduate.

Education

I know a lot of students are education majors at this school and, lucky for you, there is plenty of material from which to learn. My choice is the movie “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.”

Whoopi Goldberg, a Vegas singer-turned-nun-turned-teacher, goes to an inner city school to help disinterested youths, revitalize their choir program and teach music. Of course, the youths are skeptical at first, but in typical Whoopi fashion, she turns them around within a week.

Goldberg’s character had never taught before in her life. Does she care? Not at all. She walks in, lays down the law, teaches them to trust in each other and turns this group of misfits into an award-winning choir. Not only do they learn, but Whoopi learns a lot about herself in the process.

Goldberg teaches you more about being a teacher in an hour and a half than any class you could ever attend. Plus, you get to listen to awesome music.

Honorable mentions: “Dangerous Minds,” “Boy Meets World” (only the Mr. Feeny-heavy episodes) and “Mr. Holland’s Opus.”

History

TV and movies love to dip into history for inspiration. So again, for people of this major, you’re in luck. My choice for history pertains to the students who are concentrating on World War II: “Hogan’s Heroes.” I didn’t experience World War II, but if I did, I’m pretty sure it would be 100 percent like “Hogan’s Heroes.” The Germans take Col. Robert E. Hogan and fellow U.S. troops captive behind enemy lines during the war. So, instead of sitting there and being depressed, they create havoc. Trust me, hilarity ensues.

Honorable mentions: “Inglourious Basterds” and “Dinosaurs”

Political Science

Some people of this fine institution may want to run for office someday. I mean, we do boast a former governor of this state who is not in jail. For those students, I suggest “Spin City” (only the seasons with Michael J. Fox, because Charlie Sheen is awful at everything he does.)

Fox taught us how to go back in time, function in society as a werewolf while being a teen and how not to wear a bookbag to school, but instead carry a briefcase because briefcases are awesome.

Fox is the deputy mayor of New York City and shows exactly how to run it. He’s so efficient I would vote for him for president based solely off his character.

Horonable mentions: “The West Wing,” “Head of State.”

This is a short list for some of the main majors at this school.

No need to thank me, just remember me when you are successful.

Dan Cusack can be reached at 581-7944 or at dscusack@eiu.edu.