Early Morning Theory

In my lawnmower induced awakening too early this morning, I came across this article that clearly describes me (I just signed up for my MU classes, and I don't have any before 12:00 every day):




Being on the B-list will no longer be a sign of being second rate at one Copenhagen secondary school - just a late riser


Starting this autumn semester, students at HF Centret Efterslogten in Copenhagen's North-west district can forget about setting their alarms.

HF Centret, a secondary school preparing people for certain professions falling outside those offered at universities, will offer a test group of type-B students classes starting at 12:30 pm. The school plans to extend the programme to an entire year starting in 2008, offering a complete 10-5 format.

The initiative was started by the B-society, an association that supports type-B people and helps promote their lifestyle. According to society president Camilla Kring the group's school's initiative is the start of a 'revolution'.

'It's fantastic and we expect the trend to catch on elsewhere. We want to have B-grade schools, B-high schools and B-nursery schools. This is only the first step on the path.'

The B-movement has exploded since Jyllands-Posten newspaper published an article about the Copenhagen-based association in January, when B-Society had a mere 67 members. It now has 3880 members, including many from Sweden and Norway.

Studies show that up to 25 percent of the population are B-types, who normally prefer staying up later in the evenings and sleeping late in the mornings.

Ole Vadmand, a student counsellor at the school, said the idea of later classes benefits everyone, not just the students.

'None of our students or teachers have to go out and milk the cows anymore, so there's no reason to continue to living in a society modelled after agrarian routines.'

Vadmand said that when he first mentioned the idea of later classes to his students, the clear response was that nearly all of them wanted them - not just the B-types.

Kring said she is looking into starting another association for A-types, which make up some 15 percent of the population.