Ya know that old wives’ tale about bad things always happening in threes? Well, here’s a perfect example of why you should never believe in “that old witchy stuff”: Three AMAZING college students (two Americans and one Canadian) were interviewed by the Narcolepsy Network during a narcolepsy conference they were attending. They shared their perspectives on what it’s like to be a student in college and have narcolepsy.

And here are my three “down and dirty,” key takeaways:

1. You have the option to file for disability at your college’s special resource center (I didn’t know this was an option!). This way, if a class isn’t working out for you, you can take a substitute class that works better.

   

2. Be aware of roommates, classmates, and teachers who might play pranks or give you a hard time. Those kind of people are clueless and need to get a life—and a real education—one that should include narcolepsy awareness, right?! At the same time, be very aware of the fact that there are really NICE people in this world! You may have to seek them out, but know it’s worth the effort, because there’s nothing like someone who UNDERSTANDS!

   

3. Pace yourself based on what you know about your own body. You know better than anyone else how you respond in a classroom setting, during a science lab, or during study time.

   

I hope that helps!

Now, what I’m REALLY curious about is: WHAT is the collegiate dating scene like with narcolepsy? If you’ve “been there and done that,” PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do tell! I’m genuinely interested, because it’s rarely talked about.