With the end of the semester quickly approaching, there is one thing on everyone’s minds – finals. Cramming your brain with a semesters’ worth of information can be extremely stressful, especially when all you can think of is how much happier you’ll be when you’re laying on the beach. But no need to fear! The girls at Her Campus got you covered! Here are some tracks to play on repeat to keep you calm and focused, brighten your mood and motivate you, and for when you need a spontaneous dance break from all the stress!
Keep You Calm & Focused:
These are the perfect songs to have on in the background of your study session. They’re a nice balance of relaxing enough to not be distracting but not too relaxing that they’ll make you fall asleep at your desk.
Photograph – Ed Sheeran
Only Love – Ben Howard
Gravity – Sara Bareillies
Almost Lover – A Fine Frenzy
Hold Back the River – James Bay
The Chain – Ingrid Michaelson
Skinny Love – Bon Iver
The Cave – Mumford and Sons
Human – Christina Perri
Breathe – Anna Nalick
Brighten Your Mood & Motivate You:
These songs will make you feel like you can take on the world! Don’t let the stress of finals and projects bring you down! I know you can do it and the more you get done now, the less you’ll have to worry about!
The Middle – Jimmy Eat World
Never Say Never – Justin Bieber
Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
Lean on Me – Bill Withers
On Top of the World – Imagine Dragons
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
Paradise – Coldplay
Float On – Modest Mouse
I Can See Clearly Now – Jonny Nash
Ready To Run – One Direction
Spontaneous Dance Break:
You know that moment when you feel like your head’s gonna explode and you just need a distraction from all this work? When in doubt, dance it out! Grab your study buddy and dance the stress away!
Who Says – Selena Gomez
Unwritten – Natasha Benningfield
Firework – Katy Perry
Wannabe – Spice Girls
Stronger – Kelly Clarkson
Bring It All Back – S Club 7
Price Tag – Jessie J
BO$$ – Fifth Harmony
What Dreams Are Made Of – Hilary Duff
Nobody’s Perfect – Hannah Montana
Also, if you’re into musicals, the Hamilton soundtrack is a really good one to listen to while cramming! HC member Kellyn has had it on repeat lately. HC member Abbey suggests artists and bands such as George Ezra, Kodaline, and Ben Rector. They all have very chill and laid back vibes that would be perfect to listen to while studying. If you like instrumental music, you could try listening to Ahn Trio’s “Lullaby for My Favorite Insomniac,” as suggested by HC editor Christiana! For all you Directioners out there, HC member Jess C. recommends “I want to write you a song.” There’s the sound of someone writing on a piece of a paper in it which is perfect for school work! HC member Julia has been listening to a lot of Taylor Swift and Rachel Platton and their girl power anthems get her late nights studying. Good luck, collegiettes!