First Blog Post!

I have decided that my inquiry question will be, " What are the effects of cramming, stress and sleep deprivation on a student's body?" I chose this topic because this semester, as a Chemistry major with 18 credit hours, I feel like my health is at risk because of my study habits. This subject is important and timely because I have seen many students, especially during testing days, straying from healthy habits and rituals to make more time to study. My research for this assignment has been hindered slightly by a stomach sickness and constant headaches, yet a lot of the information that I have researched is surprising me. There are many different viewpoints on this subject, some saying that cramming helps because the information is stored in short term memory and some say that it is detrimental to health. I am personally torn on the subject and look forward to continuing my research on the topic and adjust my habits accordingly.