While we can force ourselves to do work at a time of day that feels uncomfortable, most of us know that we can think more clearly if we abide by our instincts. Brian Mahanna, a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences, discovered that there is a definite period of time during which he accomplishes the most. But I have to keep the radio on so that I don't fall asleep. Doing homework at night does have the advantage of freeing up one's day schedule. However, students who do work constantly at night can develop erratic sleeping schedules or become insomniacs.
Comfort is another important component of studying conditions.
Karrah Kaplan, a freshman in the School of Education, likes to surround herself with things that make her comfortable while she works. I like to do my work on my bed with the television on because it makes me feel like I'm not doing schoolwork, but I actually am. However, sometimes too much comfort can be a problem for studying. If we are too relaxed, it is often difficult to concentrate. For this reason, many students see study lounges and the library as convenient places for studying.