I'm an architecture student, and well... sometimes our professor decides to be randomly evil and assign us difficult plateworks (plans) with a really tight deadline. I'm always tempted to doze off during late-night and early-morning hours.... which is basically academic suicide if I do give in to sleep.
He's currently assigned us to plan a 3-storey apartelle; with floor plans, elevations, sections, site dev't plan, perspectives... everything. It's due next week, and I am going to be screwed if I don't stay awake. 0_0
2006-08-25 04:08:35 · 13 answers · asked by yune_rain 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Cold water on the face or even in the shower. Caffeine also helps me.
2006-08-25 04:11:30 · answer #1 · answered by cufflinkro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red Bull works alittle.
I would suggest getting up from the table every couple of hours and exercise for 15 minutes, enough to get your heart rate up and breathing heavy.
Also, take a little 1-2 hour nap in the early evening (4-6 PM). If I do that, I'll be up until about 2AM with no problem.
Just remember, you do need sleep at least 6-8 hours a day. You won't do very good work without that.
2006-08-25 11:20:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short but frequent breaks help a lot - a short walk for some fresh air. Coffee and/or No Doz also worked for me, but don't overdo either of them, and make sure you eat - and eat healthy.
If you've got any classmates with similar work habits, you could work in the same location, even if independently, in order to keep each other awake - having company is a huge help when you need to stay awake.
Good luck.
2006-08-25 11:16:53 · answer #3 · answered by nyboxers73 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an Archi student you are panicking very early. I never remember ever starting an assignment more than 2 days prior to submission. Get some junior to help you with the drafting.
Coffee and Tension will pull you thru.
And don't try drugs its not worth it.
2006-08-25 11:19:14 · answer #4 · answered by arch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend as much time as possible on the computer. The computer has lights that effect you just like sunlight, they keep you awake. Trust me, I was on the computer for a while before bed once, and I could not sleep AT ALL that night! so it works! if you cant spend time on a computer try drinking caffene or having a high-energy bar. Good luck on stayin up!! :-)
2006-08-25 11:14:34 · answer #5 · answered by ♫ singin_gurl1200 ♫ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm skeptical about Red Bull. It never did much for me. I will second, however, the recommendation that you take a break every little while and go for a short walk or other form of exercise. Caffeine is fine in moderation.
2006-08-25 11:21:46 · answer #6 · answered by Drew 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, i used to work from 7pm to 7am and the way i stayed awake was to drink 1 redbull, make sure to eat a good meal but don't overeat, and to try to take an hour nap before hand. good luck and ur class sounds awesome!
2006-08-25 11:12:25 · answer #7 · answered by cali_gal716 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
strategic consumption of red bull helps. sad to say, smoking keeps me awake, and sitting in only a moderately comfortable chair is a motivating factor. i have a 60 page essay due next week as well, this is what is working for me.
2006-08-25 11:17:24 · answer #8 · answered by polyester pants 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i worked 7p-7a shift i would drink caffeine and do a little exercise every 2 hrs or so. just do jumping jacks for a couple of minutes, gets the blood flowing and keeps you alert
2006-08-25 11:16:20 · answer #9 · answered by kitkat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot Coffee and cold weather......
if it´s winter, open the window
if it summer turn on the air conditioner
no supper
and.....if you want to reach your deadlines...suffer suffer suffer.......and then you´ll get to graduate!
2006-08-25 11:15:07 · answer #10 · answered by Lau 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋