There's definitely a status component to it. In the US we tend to glamorize working ridiculous hours, not sleeping, and just generally being busy.
There was also the "I never study" crowd, who claimed they coasted by regardless of how much work they actually did or didn't do. For some reason both these groups were/are considered cool and high-status.
When I was in college I tended to study a fairly average amount and took an average course load. I got good grades by virtue of good study habits-most of my study time was spent wide awake and highly focused without internet or distractions. If I got tired/hungry I would sleep or eat, not force myself. I only pulled one "all-nighter" in college, and that was to read a Harry Potter book the night it was released so that I wouldn't see any spoilers.
By only studying when I was in optimal condition, it was much easier for me to retain new material. However, this gave me nothing to complain or brag about, so I quickly learned to act like I was always busy and sleep-deprived, which significantly improved my social life. C'est la vie.
There was also the "I never study" crowd, who claimed they coasted by regardless of how much work they actually did or didn't do. For some reason both these groups were/are considered cool and high-status.
When I was in college I tended to study a fairly average amount and took an average course load. I got good grades by virtue of good study habits-most of my study time was spent wide awake and highly focused without internet or distractions. If I got tired/hungry I would sleep or eat, not force myself. I only pulled one "all-nighter" in college, and that was to read a Harry Potter book the night it was released so that I wouldn't see any spoilers.
By only studying when I was in optimal condition, it was much easier for me to retain new material. However, this gave me nothing to complain or brag about, so I quickly learned to act like I was always busy and sleep-deprived, which significantly improved my social life. C'est la vie.