As midterms season quickly approaches, the stress is high and everyone is in need of some relief. Midterms are extremely stressful with many hours spent in the library or coffee shops studying and cramming to ace these exams. Music has a way of making that quiet study room space all the more motivating, increasing your focus, and making the time a little more bearable! Look no further, here is a list of songs that should be added to your study playlists this semester.
- Aries
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Aries is the first zodiac and they always want to be number one. As a fire sign, they are naturally competitive and creative, so when studying for midterms they would want their mind to be stimulated so they can focus! Aries would want songs that are upbeat, so whenever they have a study break they can sing along to the lyrics. Some songs that best suit them are:
- “Getaway Car” by Taylor Swift
- “IDGAF” by Dua Lipa
- “Boyfriend” by Dove Cameron
- Taurus
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Taurus is the second zodiac sign and they are calm kindred spirits. They enjoy being in nature and have peaceful nights in with close friends. While studying, they care a lot about their work and grades, so they would want songs that won’t overwhelm them so they can stay focused. Songs to add are:
- Lofi music of any sort
- “SUBURBIA” by Troye Sivan
- “Haunt You” by Social House
- Gemini
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As the third zodiac, Geminis are always on the go. They’re extremely playful and curious souls that want to try everything. When cramming for midterms, they are going to need help focusing as they have so many tests and projects to do in such a short amount of time, that they’re not going to know how to start. Some songs to add are:
- “Saturday Nights” by Khalid
- “Sunflower” by Post Malone and Swae Lee
- “Don’t Call Me” by Eric Nam
- Cancer
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Cancer is the fourth zodiac sign and is stereotypically known as the more emotional sign. They show their emotions on their sleeve and will do anything to protect the ones they care about. In terms of study habits, Cancers have the mindset to get high grades on their exams, but often get overwhelmed easily so they’re going to need songs that will ground them and help them be at ease.
- “COMPLETE MESS” by 5 Seconds of Summer
- “10,000 Hours” by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber
- “blind” by ROLE MODEL
- Leo
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Leos are the fifth zodiac, loyal and passionate, once they put their minds to a task they stick to it until it is conquered. During midterms, they are on top of their work because they know what needs to be completed in order to obtain that A. Being very determined individuals, they most likely wouldn’t have music playing while completing work since they are watching supplemental videos through their course or YouTube, but will listen to songs to unwind during their study break:
- “Kiwi” by Harry Styles
- “Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa
- “First Class” by Jack Harlow
- Virgo
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As the sixth sign, Virgos are very systematic and are a perfectionist in terms of how they complete tasks. They like instructions and order when it comes to completing their homework, and often submit their work a minute before the deadline while they strive for perfection. Songs that Virgos would listen to when studying would be songs that bring them joy and uplift their mood:
- “Sunroof” by Nicky Youre
- “Wish You Were Sober” by Conan Gray
- “Deja Vu” by Olivia Rodrigo
- Libra
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Libra is the seventh zodiac, they are constantly busy, and their lives during exam season are often very chaotic. They crave harmony and balance in their day-to-day lives. Libras want to conquer their finals so they can leave these classes in the past and they can focus on what’s to come in the future. Songs that Libras should add to their study playlist are:
- “Save Your Tears (Remix)” by The Weeknd and Ariana Grande
- “Blood Sweat & Tears” by BTS
- “No Tears Left to Cry” by Ariana Grande
- Scorpio
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Scorpios are the eighth sign, and as a water sign, they are highly intuitive and have an active imagination. When going to a coffee shop to study, they are very devoted to making sure they write complete their to-do list of chapters and powerpoints to review before they take their exams. While focusing on these tasks, more emotional and slower songs would help them study best:
- “She’s in the Rain” by The Rose
- “Heather” by Conan Gray
- “High” by 5 Seconds of Summer
- Sagittarius
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The ninth sign of the zodiac, Sagittarians are very intellectual and always in pursuit to learn more, but in the most efficient way possible. They highly value their academics, but also their free time with friends, so they prefer quality over quantity when it comes to studying for exams. Sagittarians would want upbeat songs to listen to during their study breaks to not disrupt their train of thought when reviewing material for their courses.
- “Blow” by Jackson Wang
- “Demons” by Hayley Kiyoko
- “34+35” by Ariana Grande (feat. Doja Cat and Meg Thee Stallion)
- Capricorns
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Capricorns are the tenth sign, and as an Earth sign, they are very practical and dedicated to their studies along with their other commitments. They plan out their weeks in Google Calendar – everything color-coded in order to not miss any plans and to make time to study at the library. Capricorns are confident in their ability to meet all deadlines and aren’t worried about being distracted by outside sources. Songs to add are:
- “Midnight Sky” by Miley Cyrus
- “Love Me” by The 1975
- “One Day At A Time” by ATEEZ
- Aquarius
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As the eleventh zodiac, Aquarians are naturally innovative and progressive in their actions and thoughts. They are able to easily communicate with their peers and professors to get clarification on assignments so they aren’t blindsided by their exams. Aquarians like to have fun, and they want to make sure their study spot is a fun and laid-back environment in order to get the most out of their study session. Songs that would be good to add to a playlist are:
- “As It Was” by Harry Styles
- “Favorite Girl” by Justin Bieber
- “Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor)” by Pitbull (Feat. T-Pain)
- Pisces
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As the twelfth and final zodiac sign, Pisces are the most intuitive of the zodiacs, and they are excellent communicators and doers. While they might procrastinate on work and assignments throughout the semester, when it comes to exams they are on top of their work in order to get that A. Setting up office hours with their professors, attending study sessions, and spending late nights in the library – Pisces are devoted to their academics in the long run. When studying, Pisces wants to have upbeat songs playing to help them focus and leave their study session feeling optimistic. Some songs to add are:
- “Hope World” by J-Hope
- “Message in a Bottle” by Taylor Swift
- “Boy With Luv” by BTS (Feat. Halsey)
I hope this gave you some ideas on new songs to add to your study playlists this semester!