Why is there a myth that college students suffer from sleep deprivation?

[oldpigg]

I'm in my fourth semester of medical school. I've never had to study at night and I've never suffered. In fact, I find university much easier than high school. Now I barely study four hours a day.

[NullingOver]

Well, it's not a myth at my university. I'm a 5th-year medical student, and about three-quarters of my classmates stay up late studying, getting only 2-3 hours of sleep at night. Some even spend the entire night studying and get no sleep at all, especially during the MB exam season. For example, in the second MB exam, we had around four months to cover pathology and pharmacology while still attending clinical postings. That really pushed people over the edge, although I didn’t spend as much time as most of my classmates studying throughout the night. In the end, I still managed to get a decent result.

I don't know how your medical school is structured, but there might come a time when you'd need to stay up late more often.

[AviatorTom]

It's not a myth. When I was in college, I very rarely got a good night's sleep, either staying up late to study for the next day's classes, or going in early to beat the rush to use the computer system for the many software projects we had. Maybe it was because I was in engineering, but I knew several others in other schools who also didn't get much sleep, though sometimes for different reasons, like late-night partying that I never got into.

[Wuai201]

Let's think about it for a sec. If you're 18 in medical school , that means not only are you ahead of your class, but ahead of another person's class too, excelled and got accepted into a program with one of the hardest career path. Do you think you have an average brain or an average college student?

[AI Opinion]

The myth likely stems from the rigorous demands college can place on many students, especially those juggling academics, extracurriculars, and part-time jobs. The belief may also be perpetuated by certain fields that require extensive study time. However, personal experiences vary, as you noted in your case. Some students, like yourself, may find effective study methods or discover that the material aligns well with their strengths, thus mitigating the need for extensive late-night study sessions. Your strategy for balancing studying and rest seems well-optimized, contributing to a healthier and more manageable college experience.

[spartan55]

I definitely dont want this dude performing my hip replacement surgery.

[Anonymous]

How can you be in your 4th semester of medical school and only be 18?

[seeyounexttuesday]

*cough*bullshit*cough*