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It’s no secret that studying can be boring. With midterms in full swing, it’s important to make use of the resources that help us focus best.

For those of us who like to listen to music while studying, it’s important that we are privy to a variety of genres and playlists. Spotify is a great resource for this. The app offers a pleathora of musical options. Also, one of the perks of being a student using the music app? We get a discounted rate when purchasing its premium version. Basically, by registering with a UC Davis email we can use Spotify Premium for only $4.99 per month rather than the full price of $9.99. This way, we can easily make Spotify a go-to app for creating study session soundtracks.

Here are some key features of this mod music app:

 

Movie Scores

Movie scores without lyrics can be a good listening choice if lyrics are distracting. We can choose scores from our favorite movies or explore new ones to get us in the mood to crack down on our work. For example, listening to scores from action movies can make studying seem like a matter of great importance, a life or death situation. Silly? Yes, but it just might work!

Focus Playlists

In addition to allowing us to create our own playlist, Spotify also provides the option to listen to other playlists made by our favorite artists or friends.

Natural Sounds

Spotify features many playlists and albums of nature sounds from around the world. Soothing sounds from nature may help us relax while studying. The sounds of the ocean, a thunder storm or gentle rain may be just what we need. Caution: The sound of running streams may prompt a need for more pee breaks.

 

And if we find listening to music distracting during studying, five minute dance parties make great study breaks!

 

Kirsten is an English and Communications double major and Professional Writing minor at UC Davis. She enjoys drinking tea, rereading Bridget Jones's Diary, and making Harry Potter references in casual conversation. She loves untranslatable words, Shakespearean insults, and Helen Mirren. After graduation, she hopes to find a job that makes her happy and own an extensive mug collection.
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