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Best Playlists for Midterm Season

Bronte Behling Student Contributor, Wilfrid Laurier University
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Sarah McCann Student Contributor, Wilfrid Laurier University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Wilfrid Laurier chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

We all know the soul-crushing feelings that come over the midterm season. You hit a point where you feel as if you can’t cram any more information into your brain for fear that it might burst. To help counteract these feelings, here are a few Spotify playlists to keep you motivated!

“Studying at Hogwarts”

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A playlist consisting of various pieces from the Harry Potter films, “Studying at Hogwarts” will take you far away from wherever you’re studying and transport you to Hogwarts. Pair this playlist with a hot tea, coffee (or an online butterbeer recipe if you’re feeling fancy,) and put yourself in the Hermione Granger study spirit!

“The Study Playlist to End All Study Playlists”

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This playlist has a wide range of different music styles, and features one of my favourite music pieces of all time – Alan Turing’s ‘Legacy’ from The Imitation Game. Also, with a name like this, how can you not want to listen to it? There really is something for everyone, I encourage you to give this playlist a shot!

“Studying Chill Pop Bops”

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Relaxing and instrumental soundtracks not your thing? Then this playlist might be for you! Featuring songs such as ‘Fix You’ by Coldplay and ‘She Will Be Loved’ by Maroon 5, this playlist is full of rainy day, low key bops. Some are more upbeat than others, but this can also serve for a short three-minute dance break to stretch your body! Remember, it’s important to take breaks.

“Peaceful Piano”

Click here! I don’t know about you, but I love studying to soft piano music – especially when it’s cold outside and I’m craving the feeling of being cozy. While this playlist is created by Spotify itself, it features more than popular creators such as Beethoven (anyone else tired of constantly hearing him on study playlists?). Put your headphones on and let yourself get swept away by these relaxing tunes.

“Soundtrack for Study”

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Last but not least is the traditional playlist, “Soundtrack for Study”. Filled with pieces from famous soundtracks, you will likely be able to recognize at least two of the pieces that come on when you are listening. This playlist is also created by Spotify and has a good mix of upbeat pieces and relaxed ones – it’s one of my personal favourites and is a true mixed bag of options!

I hope this list of playlists helps you to get through the dreaded midterm season. Above all else, remember to be kind to yourself. Study in blocks and be sure to make time to jam out to one of your favourite artists on your a break to keep your morale high – BeyoncĂ© is always a good option!

Bronte Behling

Wilfrid Laurier '23

A second year Cultural Studies and Film Studies double major student at Wilfrid Laurier University, Bronte has had a passion for creative writing since middle school where she took an online summer course about J.R.R Tolkien's the Silmarillion. A cat lover, Star Wars fan and podcast enthusiast she aims to gain more writing experience through this publication in order to pursue her post-degree goal of becoming a journalist.
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Sarah McCann

Wilfrid Laurier '20

Sarah is a fourth year Communications and Psychology major at Wilfrid Laurier University who is passionate abut female empowerment. She is one of two Campus Correspondents for the Laurier Her Campus Chapter! Sarah loves dancing, animals, photography, ice cream, and singing super obnoxiously, in no particular order.