When you think of napping, you might think of an older person who is retired and has nothing to do so they do the only thing they CAN do… sleep. But there’s a new generation of nappers and no, they’re not over 50. You see, this new generation of nappers is a group that is commonly known as college students. How and why, you might ask? Well, we college students have the craziest of schedules. It’s not like high school where you have your classes back to back. We might have a three hour break between classes and are in intense need of a nap. We wake up for the dreadful 8 a.m.'s and stay up until 4 a.m., only to wake up four hours later; it’s a vicious cycle, and sometimes the only thing that can get us through the day is a nice nap, no matter how short or long.

Ever since high school, I’ve always loved napping. But now that I’m in college? Well, let’s just say it’s a vital part of my existence. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve taken my naps more seriously and if you’re a napper like me, you know that some of the thoughts we have during the school day or work day are… interesting. So, if you’ve ever wanted to get inside of the mind of a chronic napper, look no further.

1. When you plan your schedule around how long of a nap you can get in.

Three hours until my next class? You best believe I'm going to take that time napping. Ten minute car ride where I don't have to drive? NAPPING CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.

2. When your entire life is falling apart right in front of your eyes... and a nap is the only thing that can save you.

THE PAIN IS REAL. THE HURT IS EVIDENT. THE HELPLESSNESS IS PROMINENT. JUST LET ME NAP MY STRUGGLES AND BAD GRADES AWAY. (Because when we wake up, all of our problems are totally going to vanish. Duh.)

3. We always have to set multiple alarms on our phones to wake us up from the naps we take—and they never fail to go off. Loudly. All of the time.

At this point, I've honestly lost count of the numerous alarms that are on my phone, signaling the numerous naps I take throughout the day.

4. The absolute worst thing to happen to a napper: being stuck on campus when you're tired and there's nowhere to nap.

I don't think napping on the floor in the middle of the student center is socially acceptable. But desperate times call for desperate measures.

5. That awkward moment when you nap in the middle of the day and wake up in a completely different dimension.

No, seriously. You'll take a nap completely aware of who you are, where you are and why you took a nap in the first place. Then you wake up and you're pretty sure you've just suffered from a bout of 15-minute amnesia and feel like you're in outer space.

Being a chronic napper isn't an easy life to live. We're constantly trying to find time to squeeze a power nap in whether it's five minutes or extends to five whole hours. We're always thinking of our next session because after all, what better way is there to recuperate from the battleground that is college?

For all of you laughing at how lame napping is, remember this: while you're breaking down over your lack of sleep, we'll be over here in our comfy beds, couches, and fluffy chairs all well rested and waiting for you to join our exclusive club.

Until then, nap on, nap well and plan to have your nap schedule at the ready! Kidding about the schedule part. Not really.