EXPOSÉ: The Best Spots to Nap in School
As students, we’ve all been there – barely holding on despite copious amounts of caffeine coursing through our veins. So, I decided to take one for the team by embarking on a meticulous experiment to accurately determine the best and worst places to catch some Zs at school.
1. The Classic Classroom Nap: 2.5/5
Comfort level? 5/5. Anxiety level? Also 5/5. The gentle aircon, my lecturer’s soothing voice and the all-nighter I pulled for this module – it all makes for a ridiculously tempting opportunity. But my fear of getting caught love for learning keeps me half-awake.
Disclaimer: I have never slept in the Media Hub, I’m just modelling here (I would definitely never break the rules, okay?)
2. The Quiet Library Retreat: 3.5/5
Napping here is practically an expectation, so no one will bother you. If you accidentally sleep past closing hours, a librarian will wake you up (don’t ask me how I know that). However, dozing off upright on a stiff chair and hard table isn’t exactly ideal.
Everyone naps in the library.
I have empirically tested it: library chairs do not double as beds.
3. The Mid-Meal Canteen Crash: 2/5
Easily one of the worst places to nap; it’s usually hot and loud, and the tables are often sticky with a mysterious mixture of fluids and debris. But, sometimes you’ve got to do what you can when your lunch break is so short.
At least bringing my own instant noodles instead of having to queue up gives me extra time to squeeze in a quick snooze.
4. The Overlooked Corridor Corners: 4.5/5
These locations are severely underrated: generally, you will be able to stretch out and lie down completely. The minimal foot traffic of certain areas makes it surprisingly peaceful. Still, it lacks cushioning and comfort may be dependent on the weather.
5. The Desperate Toilet Cubicle Nap: 1/5
It’s humid, cramped and reeks of… many things. This nap is reserved only for the truly sleep-deprived.
This is what rock bottom looks like.
While none of these are five-star sleeping arrangements, any amount of rest can maximise your productivity, mood, and – of course – sanity.
