Exam time is here (isn’t it always?), and with it comes the riveting and mind blowing opportunity to witness the destructive heights the sleep patterns of your peers and friends can reach. Here are a few types to keep an eye out for.
The Role-Model
A definite mythical creature, who gets 8 to 10 hours every night; a certifiable master of the circadian rhythm. For some reason (maybe their regular sleep pattern? Maybe not) they are always in high spirits and a sound mind. However, those rare times they don’t get enough sleep they are unrecognizable and completely screwed until that cycle is restored.
The Napping Professional
his person is terrifying in their intimate knowledge of what their body’s energy levels are and how sleep affects it. The REM cycle is their b*tch. Who needs caffeine when you have well timed naps?
The Procrastinator
This person! This person needs caffeine. The friend that starts sweating when you ask them about their progress on an assignment handed out three weeks ago is also the friend who laughs nervously when you ask them how much they slept the night before. Why or how someone would procrastinate sleeping is a great question not even they can answer.
The Sleep Artist
They can and will sleep anywhere no matter how much sleep they got the night before. It’s not being lazy! It’s an art. You try falling asleep in a hallway while waiting to be interviewed. Or in class while the professor is giving a critical exam review. See? Not so easy.
The Nap Amateur
They thought naps were a game that could be played. Maybe they took one because they thought it would help them focus later, or that they’d figure out a plan after they woke up. They’ll never learn. They’ll tell you they’re taking a nap at 4pm and will call you at 1am having just woken up, asking where they went wrong in life.
The Night Owl
Different from the procrastinator because the night time is their prime time, rather than being a time to look at memes. Catch them dancing alone at 4am while somehow being productive. But wait, what’s that grumbling noise in your 8am class? The night owl muttering that it’s their bedtime.
No matter what kind of sleeper you are, get that rest you deserve!