Catching Zzz’s at UTM

 

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When I started attending UTM, one of the first things I noticed was that it was normal to see students sleeping. Since I’ve been going here for quite some time now, and have experienced sleep deprivation myself, I’ve come to understand other students’ need to accommodate ‘naptime’ during their stay.

I’m a fellow Z-z-z-catcher myself and I believe it’s my duty to credit the Z-hot spots around campus.

The Library Cubicles

There are three floors of cubicles in the library.  Although these areas are meant to provide silent study space for students (hence the name ‘Silent Study Zone’), I’ve experienced some of the most glorious sleeps here.  Even though I initially come here to study, its silence provides such tranquillity, and most of the time, it tempts me to rest my head on my books, close my eyes, and drift away into dreamland.

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But there is a disadvantage when it comes to sleeping at the library cubicles.

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Yes, SNORING.

If you’re a heavy snorer, your snoring will probably be heard throughout the Silent Study Zone. Trust me, I’ve heard some.

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