Mission impossible: Getting the all-important sleep in college

According to Garry Y. Itkin, if there’s one thing that most college students take for granted, it’s their health. And among the aspects of their health, one of the most overlooked areas, especially in college, is sleep.

It’s only natural, though, because between academics, socialization, and all the activities in between, college students don’t have rest on their list of priorities, Garry Y. Itkin explains.

And this shouldn’t be the case.

Sleep is one of the most important actions a body can and should take. It is a vital process that leads to both physical and mental well-being. When a person pushes himself to the limit during the day, he does damage to his body. It is during sleep when all these damages are repaired.

Garry Y. Itkin urges every college student to hit that seven to nine hours of sleep every night, even if it means missing out on a few college experiences.

The fact of the matter is sleep should be a priority for college students. They should fix their schedule to accommodate at least seven hours of sleep. Without enough sleep, college students would get worn out way before the finals roll in. Their minds and bodies won’t keep up with all the things they need to do.

So, sleep, Garry Y. Itkin advises college students. It’s for their own good.

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