Let’s face it, taking college courses can be expensive. If you don’t have the time or money to take the crazy courses that really spark your interest, you don’t have to miss out! The good news is that some of the most interesting and fun college classes are completely free! Thanks to the magic of the internet, you can scope out some of our favorite fun lectures online at your own pace. Take a look at some of the best (and weirdest) classes out there :

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Learn how to spy on your neighbors:

1. Japanese Popular Culture – into anime? Check out this course about Japanese fan culture, films, sports, and more (MIT)

2. Race and Identity in American Literature: Keepin’ It Real Fake – learn how race and American literature are connected (MIT)

3. Creole Language and Culture – discover the fascinating Creole culture (Notre Dame)

4. Contemporary Biosocial Problems in America – this class examines the relationship between genetics, sexuality, and gender roles (Tufts)

5. Surviving When YOU’RE the Foreigner – get tips on how to blend in while traveling abroad (Texas A&M)

6. Magic, Witchcraft and the Spirit World – this class will teach you about the occult world of rituals and magic (MIT)

7. The Contemporary American Family – find out how the typical American family has changed over the years (MIT)

8. Olympic Insider – discover the global issues that affected the Olympics in Beijing in 2008 (Texas A&M)

9. Foundations of American Cyberculture – learn why identity and control are fascinating subjects in cyberspace (Berkeley)

10. New Ideas/Clash of Cultures – learn why and how cultures clash over plans for development (UC San Diego)

Environment and Science:

11. Darwin’s Legacy – are Darwin’s discoveries still relevant to today’s students? (UC San Diego)

12. Kitchen Chemistry – learn chemistry through cooking lessons! (MIT)

13. Physics of Rock Climbing – physics becomes much easier while you’re solving rock climbing problems (MIT)

14. The Amazing World of Bubbles – yes, this is a legitimate class. Learn all about bubbles! What’s not to like? (Cal Tech)

15. Earthquakes in Your Backyard – learn about where earthquakes and tsunamis frequently strike (Berkeley)

16. Primate Behavior – ever wonder how monkeys and other primates socialize? Take this class to find out! (Notre Dame)

17. Nonlinear Dynamics I: Chaos – chaos is all around us. Learn what exactly chaos is and why it exists (MIT)

18. Building Earth-like Planets – learn what planets are made of and how they might have been created (MIT)

19. Hands-On Astronomy – study all about the planets and stars and how they were formed (MIT)

20. Chemical Investigations of Boston Harbor – interested in the chemistry of the water? This course will help you learn more about Boston Harbor than you ever thought possible (MIT)

Technology and Robots:

21. Lego Robotics – did you used to play with Legos? Learn how these blocks are used in experiments (MIT)

22. Human Beings and the Machines of Sunshine – this course examines the question of how our relationship with machines has had a negative impact on the way we live (Rice)

23. Technophobic and Asexual? – this course tries to discover why older adults tend to steer clear from online romantic relationships (Swinburne University of Technology)

24. Nuclear Warfare – this class takes a look at the technological and ethical aspects of engaging in nuclear war (Notre Dame)

25. History of the Compact Fluorescent Light – wonder who invented the fluorescent light? Learn all about the bulb’s history here (UC Davis)

26. Personal Robots – humans are now teaching robots to think for themselves! Learn more in this class (MIT)

27. Technology and Change in Rural America – learn how technology has shaped the way we farm, eat, and live in rural areas (MIT)

28. GPS: Where are You? – discover how the GPS system can tell us exactly where we are and how to reach our destination (MIT)

29. Technology in a Dangerous World – find out how technology has an impact on the modern world, including terrorism (MIT)

30. Sociable Robots – can robots have a relationship with their fellow robots? Learn more in this class (MIT)

All About Creativity

31. Nine Lessons Learned About Creativity at Google – find out what makes the masterminds at Google so successful and innovative (Stanford)

32. Popular Musics of the World – study the popular party music from around the world, including reggae, bhangra, and rave (MIT)

33. Introduction to Comics – learn about how comics are used as a learning tool in The Professor Garfield Foundation (Virginia Department of Education)

34. Topics in Comparative Media: American Pro Wrestling – many Americans are obsessed with wrestling federations like the WWE. Find out why in this class! (MIT)

35. Masks of Mexico – learn about the mystic imagery behind traditional Mexican masks (University of Arizona)

36. Picturing the Family – want to learn how to preserve your old family pictures? Learn how in this class! (The Open University)

37. Video game Theory and Analysis – no matter what your parents told you, video games CAN be an important learning tool. (MIT)

38. Popular Narrative: Masterminds – detective and murder mystery stories make fascinating tales. Learn literary and story-telling techniques if you want to write your own! (MIT)

39. The Creative Spark – what inspires creativity in writers, authors, and musicians? (MIT)

40. American Soap Operas – why are American soap operas so intense and dramatic? Find out why makes the public love them (MIT)

Health and Wellness

41. Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology – do you think stomach disorders are cool? If so, take a look at this online class (Tufts)

42. STI Prevention – STI’s can affect anyone, regardless of your sexuality or gender. Find out how to prevent them here! (Johns Hopkins)

43. Eat Well for Less – all college students want to know how to eat good food on a budget. Check out this class and learn how to eat cheaply. (Oregon State)

44. Vitamin Village – learn all about which healthy vitamins and supplements will work for your body (University of Nottingham)

45. Fundamentals of Clinical Trials – if you’re doing research, you’ll need this course. Learn how to perform a clinical trial and submit it to the FDA for approval (UC Irvine)