Every college student knows that final exams are the nation’s leading
cause in sleep deprivation. Students milk their days for everything they have to
offer, squeezing every moment out of the short 24 hours, trying to
soak up all of the knowledge presented to them throughout the semester is
numerous subjects.
D.H. Hill is a studying hot spot for most students. As finals approach,
students move in between the book stacks and press their noses to the
pages of textbooks they can’t wait to sell back. Late nights turn into early mornings, leaving no room to go back
to your room to sleep. So for your reading pleasure, Technician has
snooped around the library to find the best places for you to catch some
Zs on a study break.
1) Funny looking chairs
Location: Top of the stairs at entrance
Comfort level: 4 pillows
Noise level: 5 speakers
These eight chairs look somewhat like a hand, which creates a cradle-like
seat easy to snuggle up in. Their design, as well as their cushiony
padding, and lack of hard appendages make them a good place to drift off
for a few minutes. This area is not recommended for those looking to
hardcore nap, though. The chairs’ upright position and public location are
big downsides. The seat doesn’t allow for stretching out, and the heavy
traffic through this area create quite the disturbance.
2) Erdahl-Clyde Wing Couches
Location: Up the stairs, to the left, past the newspapers.
Comfort level: 5 pillows
Noise level: 2 speakers
The Erdahl-Clyde wing hosts a number of soft beige leather couches that
make a good study nest for serious students. This is a popular snoozing
spot.. The couches and armchairs are convenient for both study in
the upright position and stretching out for some quality napping. “It’s
super quiet, and it’s like a sleepover over there. You don’t feel awkward
sleeping,” Patrick Stilwell, a freshman in economics, said of
the area. The noise level is generally low, though there are
come large tables nearby often used for group study. An added bonus of
this location is its proximity to the new Creamery, so you can rotate
between studying, snoring and snacking.
3) Purple Benches
Location: Upstairs to the right, through the technology lab
Comfort Level: 3 pillows
Noise level:4 Speakers
These are is a nice little find. Because it is somewhat tucked away in the
corner, it is not very heavily populated. Along the wall there are booth-like cushioned purple benches. This is a good place for study, but could
be good for a little shut-eye as well. The downside is that there aren’t
many seats available, and the tables make it a desirable studying
destination. You might get kicked out by someone wishing to hit the
books. Also, the curved shape make it a little hard to get comfortable,
unless you are a master contortionist.
4) The Floor
Location: anywhere, but underneath tables is recommended
Comfort level: 1 pillow
Noise Level: 1 speaker
For those looking to stretch out for full-on slumber, the floor might be
a tempting option. With nine floors of aisles upon aisles, there are plenty
of spaces to plop down for a nap between book stacks. Unfortunately, the
floor isn’t the softest space D.H. Hill has to offer; its most definitely
recommended you bring your own pillow. This noise level is lowest here,
because it usually tends to be quite among the books. If you’re worried about detection, find a spot underneath a table.The comfort level,
though, is also a minimum, because the floor is hard and it can get quite
cold. This area isn’t recommended, but will do if you are delirious and in
serious need of some sleep.
5) Cubicles
Location: Every floor
Comfort Level: 3 pillows
Noise Level: 1 speaker
Overall, the cubicles located on every floor seem to be the preferred
area for snoozing. They allow for a private study space, as well as a
secluded napping area. The desk itself is not the softest area, but the
cubicle acts as a nice little wall between you and the rest of the world.
It is recommended you come equipped with a sweatshirt or something soft
to lay your head on. “It’s pretty quiet and comfortable. I could
definitely sleep there,” Nathan Sandlin, a freshman in business
administration, said.
