Sleep is important for a person's physical and mental wellbeing, and the average college student is typically not getting the recommended amount of sleep.[36] Not only are parents not around anymore to enforce bedtime but there are also a plethora of classes, parties, extracurriculars, and other events that cause each day to look different from the next. Due to the varying schedules, it is difficult for a college student to establish a routine for sleep, and can increase their risk of developing a sleeping disorder.