Sleep deprivation is very detrimental to students’ health. In the Journal of Psychosocial Nursing, Julie King Marhefka discusses the effects of lack of sleep in her article, “Sleep Deprivation: Consequences for Students”. She defines sleep deprivation as “Daytime sleepiness due to poor sleep quality affects students’ cognitive functioning by reducing academic achievement and learning, as well as impairing behavioral performance”. When students don’t get enough sleep, they are tired throughout the day. When they are not fully awake and functional, their ability to process information and learn to their best ability is compromised. Lack of sleep can also weaken the immune system and make one more prone to illnesses. In an active college campus, students are constantly putting themselves at risk for diseases. On top of lack of sleep, students may also not be eating well and furthering the effects of sleep deprivation. If students do develop diseases or illnesses, it can severely affect their education.