{"id":26625,"date":"2022-05-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.saatva.com\/sleep-tips-for-college-students\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T21:49:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T21:49:38","slug":"sleep-tips-for-college-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/sleep-tips-for-college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Sleep Tips for College Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

All most college kids care about is two things: their classes and a good social life. While some students prioritize one over the other, it\u2019s safe to say many prioritize both over self-care<\/a>\u2014often sacrificing their sleep to go somewhere or get things done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re pulling an all-nighter<\/a> to study for an exam or going out and partying until 4 a.m., chances are you\u2019re leaving less time for sleep and rest\u2014and that\u2019s not a good thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With managing school, extracurricular activities, jobs, and your personal life, it\u2019s no surprise you believe giving up your sleep could be the best solution. Not to mention, with the pandemic keeping school schedules in flux, sleep-disturbing anxiety is at an all-time high<\/a>\u2014and sleep quality is at an all-time low. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s a lot of stress for a young adult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it may seem impossible to get quality shuteye as a college student these days, there are ways to manage everyday stressors to find the best sleep routine that works for you and your hectic lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, learn more about the unique sleep issues college students face and get six tips you can incorporate into your life for a better night\u2019s sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

College students and sleep deprivation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sleep deprivation<\/a> is quite common among college students\u2014in fact, it’s become a normalized part of the college experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a 2021 study conducted by Harvard University, 70% to 96% of college students<\/a> get less than eight hours of sleep each weeknight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that the pandemic has become another worry for college students, sleep deprivation and stress are only getting worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One study revealed that while remote learning initially alleviated college students’ stress<\/a> and improved sleep, these effects later plateaued\u2014and greater exposure to academic, financial, and interpersonal stressors predicted worse sleep quality on both daily and average levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While staying up late (or skipping sleep altogether) every now and then doesn\u2019t seem like it would do much to your body, it can have short-term and long-term effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short-term effects are those you typically endure after a night of staying up late. Throughout the day when running errands or sitting in class, you could experience irritability, forgetfulness, getting easily distracted, and having a slow reaction time, which can impair your driving, your school performance, and your mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long-term effects<\/a>, on the other hand, go beyond day-to-day consequences. These effects can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n