Are your 8:30 classes lowering your CGPA? In this month’s episode of The Charlatan Live, Justin and Yanjano investigate the science behind the dreaded 8 am class. Speaking with students and tutors, they'll explore common thoughts on early morning classes, their impact on academic performance, and why getting out of bed can feel impossible for some students.
This episode features discussions on chronotypes, long commutes, and some hard truths about whether Justin and Yanjano should pack their bags and move to Germany.
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Works Cited:
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Evans, M. D. R., et al. “Identifying the Best Times for Cognitive Functioning Using New Methods: Matching University Times to Undergraduate Chronotypes.” Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, vol. 11, Apr. 2017, p. 188. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2017.00188.
“Sleep Timing — CSRC.” CSRC, www.researchsleep.ca/timing.
Yeo, Sing Chen, et al. “Early morning university classes are associated with impaired sleep and academic performance.” Nature Human Behaviour, vol. 7, no. 4, Feb. 2023, pp. 502–14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-023-01531-x.
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