As students we’re in a constant state of stress and we’re always running on no sleep.
The University of Idaho has created a list of places to nap on campus during your most stressful days. I went to each spot and rated each best to worst.
10. Admin Lawn
I like sleeping outside when I’m camping. It’s quiet, relaxing and away from people. However, the Admin lawn is full of people passing through during all hours of the day. Plus, when I went there it was freezing and I couldn’t handle it for very long.
9. ISUB
I have tried taking a nap quite a few times in here before, but it never works out. It really didn’t work for me this week because of the flood closure. I’m not about to try sleeping in a building with so many ongoing issues right now.
8. Cedar Grove
Although it’s closed off from the rest of the Idaho Student Union Building, there are always people inside. I’m not the type of person who can easily sleep with people in the room. Because the building is currently closed, this place isn’t much of a napping option either.
7. Albertsons Building
The chairs are comfortable to take a quick rest and get some homework done. But with the building’s open concept, noise travels throughout the building and it’s hard to fall asleep in such an environment.
6. Alice’s Room
Located on the fourth floor of the currently-closed Idaho Student Union Building, this room is a great place to meditate and relax in complete silence. I’m a loud snorer though, and I’m not sure that’ll fly in a quiet room.
5. Bruce Pitman Center
The couches are decent, and I have successfully taken a much longer nap here than I should have. But there are always people walking around and different events happening, so it’s not the optimal sleeping environment.
4. The Center
The couches and chairs are a great place to nap. If you get hungry during your mid-afternoon nap, you can walk upstairs and pay for a snack from the campus Co-op or get a free treat from The Center.
3. Library
The library is a great place to get homework done and take a quick nap. When I set out to review these places it was a little strange. Library patrons were laughing as someone followed me around, taking pictures of me sleeping. I’m sure they were concerned for a good reason.
2. Women’s Center
The Women’s Center is a great resource for everyone. Plus, they have comfortable couches. It’s typically quiet in there, which is the optimal sleeping environment for me.
1.With my dog
UI only offers nine options to nap on their Best Places to Nap page. But every top ten list needs ten options. Plus sleeping with my adorable dog is the best way to take a nap.
His name is Oliver by the way, and yes he is a very good boy.
Nicole Hindberg can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @HindbergNicole