Liberal Arts Colleges

Archive for February, 2010

Do you have a big test to study for or a paper to write?  How can you stay awake long enough to get everything done?  Check out the following tips on staying awake for an all-night cram session.

Drink water. Sounds easy doesn’t it?  Water actually makes you feel more awake and alert.  Many studies have shown that drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning can be more effective that drinking coffee.  The water helps your body work better and oxygenates your blood.

Pressure points. The first point is located at the base of your skull about 1-inch from your spine.  Massage points in both directions for about 3 minutes.  The second point is between the thumb joint and forefinger.  Move from your hand to your feet.  Massage the soul of your foot 2-3 inches from the base of your toes.  Move from your feet to head.  The next pressure point is under your hair in the middle of you head.  The last pressure point is about 3 inches under your kneecap on the outside of the leg bone.  Massage each point about 3 minutes each.

Exercise. When you feel yourself getting tired take a brisk walk to get your blood pumping and to reenergize yourself.

Caffeine. While it’s not recommended to abuse caffeine it does work on some people to keep you awake.

Stay cool. Keep your environment cool, as warmth will lull the body to sleep.

Take a nap. Taking a 15-25 minute nap may be all you need to feel rested.  Do not sleep any longer because if you enter into a deep sleep you will awake feeling more tired.

Controversy runs rampant over Wet versus Dry campuses. Do students on dry campuses actually drink less than those on a wet campus? Many colleges and universities have gone dry over the years due to student deaths that were alcohol related. While I can see that this is one way to deal with the problem I’m not sure I think it’s the best way. Students who want to drink and party are going to figure out how to do it. While researching this article I found many postings by college students stating that the “dry” campus rules are not strictly enforced. Another comment was that if the campus is dry the students can go into town and get into a bar even if they are under age. Check out these Top 10 Dry Campuses.

1. University of Wisconsin located in Madison, WI has a student of 42030.
2. Indiana University located in Bloomington, IN has a student population of approximately 40,000.
3. Purdue University located in West Lafayette, IN has a student population of about 36000.
4. University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, IA and has a student population of over 30000.
5. Oklahoma State University located in Oklahoma City, OK and has a student population of 26506.
6. University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN has a student population of 26476.
7. University of Kentucky located in Lexington, KY has a student population of 26,054.
8. University of Alabama in Birmingham, AL has a student population of over 25000.
9. Missouri State University located in Springfield, MO has a student population of about 21000.
10. University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, RI has a student population of 12,954.

*Student populations are not from current year.