School may be a student's second home, but it does not justify any student needing to sleep during classes. 

 

Nowadays, sleep deprivation is one of the most prominent concerns that echo the Philippines. A survey conducted by Sleep Cycle, a sleep-tracking application, showcases a threatening mark as it reveals that Filipinos rank fourth among the most sleepless people in the world. The nation strives for prolonged and more intricate work every day, displaying their perseverance and willpower, notwithstanding how exhausting themselves could also potentially turn their back against them. This immense matter affects an individual and links to the country's overall productivity and progress, especially the nation's hope. 

 

As a student, we are subjected to sleep less every night to accomplish endless schoolwork. We tend to omit the second word in the cycle, "eat, sleep, study," just to meet the deadlines, resulting in a lack of sleep. A study entitled "Sleeping Habits, Classroom Behavior and Academic Performance of Senior High School" reveals that 88% of the students are sleep deprived, sleeping less than 6 hours daily. This survey result may suggest that we are focused enough to fulfill our duties as a student. However, this becomes concerning as the quality of education we receive is poorly compromised. Without proper sleep, we compensate for our low-grade rest during class hours, even during lectures, spoiling our academic achievement.

 

Moreover, problems with attention, memory, and problem-solving are visible in sleep-deprived students. Once we experience this difficulty in possessing these skills, it can taint our ability to focus and excel academically and in everyday life. Aside from that, sleep deprivation also drastically contributes to our emotional issues and behavioral problems. However, amidst all the concerning difficulties that may domino sleep deprivation, this triggering situation remains to be overlooked. 

 

All we need is a slight alteration in the rigid education system of the Philippines that applies so much pressure on the students. The current education system is too harsh for us, and we are voicing out for the Government to modify it. While being bombarded with activities is normal to assess and improve our learning, there is a thin line when it comes down to it. We are hoping for a quality education without offsetting the quality of our sleep. We need consideration, especially as finishing various tiring workloads from different subjects is expected from us. 

 

Nevertheless, the authorities are not just the ones who must take proper measures; we students must also take action. Our task is to produce the best output while observing time management. According to studies, 80%–95% of college students procrastinate, while 50% procrastinate consistently and chronically. This percentage indicates that a huge reason why we tend to be sleep deprived is because of our habits. But it is important to remember that procrastination has no place in the academe. This habit sacrifices our output and sleep quality, which connects to multiple concerns. 

 

A little nap doesn't hurt. Yet, a whole sleep during class hours does. Therefore, we must opt to change the current system, the education system, and the system within ourselves.