How to Pull and All-Nighter

Every college student will at some point, experience an all-nighter. That is, studying like crazy before a test or writing a 10-page paper the night before it's due. It's not the best strategy to get work done, but sometimes, it's necessary. Here are some tips for how to pull an effective all-nighter:

1. Plan what you are going to study or write. Make a little schedule for yourself.

2. Sit upright in your chair.

3. Make sure you are alone. It's easy to get distracted by other people. Also, don't listen to loud music. Playing classical music is a better idea. Classical music is soothing and not as distracting as other types of music.

3. Keep the temperature in you room cool. Warm temperatures will make you feel sleepier.

4. Don't drink coffee. Too much caffeine will make you feel jittery and hyper. Instead, opt for water or chocolate milk, which contains just the right amount of sugar and caffeine.

5. Have a light snack. Eat something with protein in it to fuel your brain.

6. Take a 10 minute break every hour to stand up, stretch, and walk around. But don't get distracted by Facebook!

7. If you're studying for a test, and when morning comes and the hour of the test is close, take a 30 minutes nap. Getting a little sleep before the exam will help what you just learned sink into your brain a little. But remember to set a loud alarm!

8. After you take your test, eat a big breakfast and go to sleep! Your body needs it.

Now that you know how to pull an effective all-nighter, don't make this a habit! It really is not the best way to study or write a paper, but sometimes desperate times call for desperate measures.