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Cheer Up, Buttercup!: Songs to Dance to Amidst Studying

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Brandeis chapter.

Cheer up, buttercup! Take a breather during midterms and get lost in this playlist.

Just a small selection of fun songs to give you a little break while studying! Who doesn’t want an excuse to watch Taylor Swift music videos?! (Awkward headphone rave dancing in public places is recommended.)

1. Lust For Life – GIRLS

2. Something Good Can Work – Two Door Cinema Club
3. Kiss With a First – Florence & The Machine
4. Bones – The Killers
5. Weekend – Smith Westerns
6. What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction
7. Settle Down – No Doubt
8. Funny The Way It Is – Dave Matthews Band
9. Elephant – Tame Impala
10. Immigrant Song – Led Zeppelin
11. Nova Baby – The Black Keys
12. You Belong With Me – Taylor Swift
13. Pump It Up – Elvis Costello
14. Complicated – Avril Lavigne
15. Whatever – Oasis

Andrea is a sociology major with minors in journalism and women's and gender studies. She is currently finishing her senior year at Brandeis University. She was born and reared in Los Angeles, CA, which does mean that she is a die-hard Laker fan… Sorry Bostonians. When Andrea is not routing on her favorite basketball team, she dedicates her time to her many passions. They include reading and writing about fashion, traveling, exploring new restaurants, spending time with friends, watching reality television (she has a weak spot for Bravo), shopping, and working out.