Most students try it at least once. Many make it a daily habit. Some only have a few minutes between classes, but for others it can last for hours. Napping on campus can be approached as comical, or even embarrassing, and there’s one rule of thumb that just can’t be avoided: let sleepin’ dogs lie. For students seeking a little shut-eye during the day, The Red & Black has narrowed it down to the six best spots to grab some Z’s.

CHEMISTRY BUILDING

The noise level can be high during peak hours of operation, but for students needing recovery time from an o-chem exam, the chemistry building’s undergraduate lounge is perfect. It is tucked away behind a wooden door and is home to couches, chairs and two desks.

PARK HALL

The first floor women’s bathroom in Park Hall is ideal for English majors. The chairs and couches are relics from decades past, but are comfortable enough to do the job. This bathroom is conveniently located near the main staircase and the front entrance. During classes, this is a quiet spot, but between classes it can get a little noisy. It is a fairly small space, though, so nappers must claim a spot before class changes send the ladies shuffling in.

“There’s actual furniture,” said junior Brittney Drummond, an English and linguistics major from Dallas. “It’s separate from the bathroom and kind of shielded from the hallway.”

SNELLING

Descend the stairs in the lobby of Snelling, and it’s evident why it’s such a popular sleeping spot. Upstairs lies unlimited dining options (for those on the meal plan, anyway). It’s a simple equation, really. Full belly = tired body.

TATE CENTER

With its proximity to the MLC and the Tate bus stop, the Tate Center is a good option for anyone who just wants to grab a quickie.

“I’ve slept downstairs in Tate on a couch,” said Elisa Davis, a junior exercise and sports science major from Overland Park, Kan. “It was convenient because it was quiet and I knew I’d be able to get up at the last minute to catch a bus for my next class.”

MILLER LEARNING CENTER

The MLC study rooms are tricky. They are equipped with those fantastic motion-sensor lights, but students with the intent of studying can come in and evict sleepers. Some of the study rooms have very comfortable chairs that are excellent for napping, but sleeping in them is a gamble that could result in relocation.

If it’s a nice enough day, the second floor lawn is great for sleeping outside or just resting in the sun.

The third floor Reading Room in the MLC is an unnaturally quiet place to nap (or even read). The armchairs around the perimeter of the room are great for nappers that require absolute silence, but those who need a little white noise should look elsewhere.

BUSES

Some students seek out less stationary places to nap.

“I would ride a bus and sleep, because the motion of a car helps me sleep,” said Katie Deray, a junior fashion merchandising major from Savannah.

“In the [M]LC, I felt like people were staring at me more. On a bus, people come on and off and it’s not as obvious. Between class was a dead time, when I’m like the only person on the bus.”

- Story and photo compiled by Marie Uhler