It might be surprising, but if you're a young adult it’s recommended that you get at least 8 to 9 hours of sleep each night. The right amount of sleep is necessary, especially if you'd like to perform your best in the classroom.
Here's another surprise! Students have often been give a bad rap for staying up late: resulting in an occasional lapse of consciousness in class.
Studies now reveal that during the college years, a young adult’s internal biological clock (circadian rhythm) goes through a reset process that signals them to fall asleep later and wake up later.
Here’s the scientific explanation! Melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleeping and waking patterns, is produced later at night for young adults than it is for kids or older adults. Factor in all the demands that attending school can throw at you and the pressure to do well….and you might just have a recipe for stress.
Unfortunately, these changes in your body may occur at a time when you're the most busy in life. Sports, a part time job to help pay for school, extra curricular activities and early school hours may all play an important role in how much sleep you get and if you have the energy to stay awake in class.
We understand....and we get it at Everest! And we'll do everything in our power to make sure you have the support structures and training in place so that you can benefit from the hard work you've put in while attending classes at Everest.
We’ll keep the classrooms lively and engaging, and we'll place you on small work teams that will inspire you to get involved with lively instructors and stimulating projects.
Contact Everest today for more information on the programs and classes offered.
