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Her DJ: First Rounds Study Playlist

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

It’s crunch time, collegiettes™. With first rounds upon us and midterms quickly approaching, we’ve been spending an awful lot of time hitting the books. But we can only take the sound of silence for so long. Her Campus Mizzou has got you covered with these tranquil tunes to enhance your cramming – er, studying –  experience. Good luck!

1. “Don’t Panic” – Coldplay
2. “New Slang” – The Shins
3. “Landslide” – Fleetwood Mac
4. “Superman” – Five For Fighting
5. “Lucky” – Jason Mraz
6. “Walnut Tree” – Keane
7. “There She Goes” – The La’s
8. “All We Are” – Matt Nathanson
9. “Wonderwall” – Oasis
10. “Secrets” – OneRepublic
11. “Such Great Heights” – The Postal Service
12. “Space Between” – Dave Matthews Band
13. “Chasing Pavements” – Adele
14. “Name [New Version]” – Goo Goo Dolls
15. “Beautiful Disaster” – Jon McLaughlin
16. “Vultures” – John Mayer
17. “Breathe In, Breathe Out” – Mat Kearney
18. “The Call” – Regina Spektor
19. “Buildings & Mountains” – The Republic Tigers
20. “Before the Worst” – The Script
21. “Learning To Breathe” – Switchfoot
22. “Chicago” – Sufjan Stevens

Kelsey Mirando is a senior at the University of Missouri, class of 2011, studying Magazine Journalism, English and Sociology. Born and raised in Tulsa, Okla., Kelsey enjoys travel, volunteerism and any Leonardo DiCaprio movie. She is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta women's fraternity and has served as President of the Society of Professional Journalists, MU chapter. She has reported among the Tiger fans of Columbia, Mo., the hustle and bustle of Beijing and the bright lights of New York City. Kelsey recently completed the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) summer internship program and is now soaking up every moment of her senior year at Mizzou.