Napping 101: Where to find 40 winks on campus

The science of the siesta, the art of the catnap, the seminaron shuteye programs of study you're unlikely to find ina university course guide.

That's whythe UAlbertaNap Map is so desperately needed.

"A good nap is always essential," saysUniversity of Alberta student JordanCymbaluk. "Aplace like this is perfectnice long benches. You can relax a little, have a between-class break and refresh a lot."

The map is a brainchild of graduatingstudent TrentonBroens.

His blog isa guide ofhis favourite places to drop off.

"I'm leaving," he said. "I finally felt like it was a good parting gift to be able to share some of my favourite places to nap."

Broensrated each of his sleep destinations according tocomfort,ambience, foot-traffic and quietness.

His favourite?

"Mine's definitely in the Humanities Lounge. It's kind of central to to where most of my classes were and it's nice and configurable, pretty quiet and really comfortable."

The director of universityhealth and wellness services say that's good science.

Even a 20 minute power nap can help busy students recharge, said Kevin Friese who sometimes squeezes ina nap during his lunch break.

"The university actually takes rest and sleep very seriously," he said."We have sites located here on campus that are specifically set aside as quiet areas as study zones and rest areas.

"We try to promote that with the students to let them know there are opportunities here for them to take a break and make sure you are getting the rest you need."

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A student's guide to napping on the U of A campus