NapSpot: Muse

Muse

ahhhh muse. Everyone's favourite study/chill out zone/ eating hub (other than the actual hub). It is also a prime napping environment with plenty of hidden areas and closed off sections for you to rest your tired head. This area has the added benefit of super comfy beanbags and cushiony chairs and sometimes even soundproof rooms! Just remember, try not to take up too much room from the actual hard working students who are there to study. Its an easy way to make enemies... 

Go to the coloured section for the comfiest seats! Those little orange pods are highly recommended.


Writer -
Katherine McArthur

MacqNap Nap Spots - The Toilets!

Napping in the Toilets

Hey guys Alex here with a blog about a brand new, innovative and ingenious napping spot that was hidden right under our noses - The toilets.

 I known this may sound preposterous and like an awful napping spot mostly due to the poor condition of public toilets, or many toilets in work spaces that are damaged or cared for poorly but if you can find a toilet still in one piece and with some air ventilation and possibly not smelling awful. then it can be a great place to nap. One could imagine a clean and properly maintained toilet as a sleeping room, enough space to sleep, enough privacy to keep you from being disturbed by co-workers, students and even your boss(es).

The toilets are basically little cubical's with seats and 4 walls surrounding the sleepers with often enough space to lean your head to the sides of the wall (just make sure to check and clean the walls before smothering your face into anything on them).  Another benefit of using the toilets as sleeping places is that often, no one expects you to be sleeping in them. Therefore you are hidden from anyone who would bug you to get back to work. One thing  I highly suggest when sleeping in a toilet cubical is to use the toilet paper (if any) as a cousin for resting your head, as well as a good, soft blind fold to cover your eyes. Toilet paper can also be used to block awful smells by sticking some rolled up toilet paper into your nose. 

So if you are ever feeling sleepy, tired or bored out of your mind, just tell your boss, friends or family that you are in need of the toilets and you can easily sleep soundly without anyone questioning whether you were doing anything outside of your regular toilet business. 

Writer:
Aleksandar Bjelosevic
aleksandar.bjelosevic@students.mq.edu.au 

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NapSpot: Lighthouse Theatre Couch

Location: Lighthouse Theatre W11A, Foyer

This couch is one of the comfiest nap spots I have found during my time on campus. It is soft, cushiony and plush and great for everybody. It's situated within the lighthouse theatre, meaning it's harder to find a time when it is open and you can only really get in if you know the right people. But if you are blessed with that position, then this nap spot is an absolute jewel. It's secluded location means that it is very quiet and free from the effects of the weather. That means it's guaranteed you will not get cold, hot or be effected by the wind.

Being indoors, there are a bunch of power points nearby so that you can charge your phone whilst you snooze. The ultimate plus about this spot is that there is a kitchen available for use nearby. You can microwave your food and get a drink.

However, when the theatre is in use, the theatre is very loud and not suitable for sleeping or getting any work done, also you will most definitely be kicked out and when it's completely empty, it's locked.

Overall, it's a fantastic spot only if you have access to it. 4/5 stars.

Writer:
Julia Gapon
julia.gapon@students.mq.edu.auhttps://twitter.com/MacqNap

NapSpot: The Lake

The Lake

LOOK AT THIS! LOOK AT THE SUNSHINE! AMAZING!!!!

The lake is the perfect napping  environment on a beautiful sunny day! Go soak up that vitamin D and get a tan by the sunning Macquarie Lake. All you need is soft, cushiony laptop case or bag or even a rolled up jacket and you're set! Nap with a friend for extra security of your belongings and play some music to hep with your tranquil experience. This spot is ideal for a midday break as you wont be disturbed by other nappers. Beware of birds though. This spot is notorious for poop.

Writer -
Katherine McArthur

MacqNap Spots - Napping during lectures?

MacqNap Spots - Sleeping in lectures?

Have you ever fallen asleep in your lecture? Well I probably have many numerous times. Although my argument for this is if you aren't learning anything in your lectures, may as well spend the time wisely towards your health. Although of course come back and watch your lectures online when you aren't so tired so you dont get left behind. Either way if you do fall asleep in your lectures, well...At least you turned up.

Hey Alex here with another blog about sleeping. In this blog I'll be talking about sleeping in your lectures. Lets face it, we have done it - Or thought about it- mostly because of lectures being boring or simply not learning anything therefore putting your energy to better use. But fear not, sleeping in lectures may well be one of the best places to sleep in the University, at least according to my experience.

There really isn't much to say to or when you wish to sleep in a lecture. Which is why its one of the best places to nap really. All you might need to do is secure your bag, or if you have friends that want to learn you can get them to look after your things. Although one thing you would need to remember is to sleep properly. This refers back to my other blog about sleeping properly (with reference to sleeping posture in particular). My recommendation would be to get comfortable and make sure your head is not hanging downwards as you will be putting stress on your neck and after pro longed periods of time, this can cause some pain and discomfort. Therefore I recommend you cross your arms and if you can, on the little tables each seat has, nicely rest your arms in a crossed form with your head over them .

Lectures truly are in my opinion one of the best places to sleep while at Uni. Although the downfalls may be in the lecturer joking about you, or even waking you up to make fun of you. But if the lecturer does choose to let you sleep, you may have two to four hours of sleep to catch up on.

Writer:
Aleksandar Bjelosevic
aleksandar.bjelosevic@students.mq.edu.au 

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