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It’s that special time of the quarter again: panic is in the air, deadlines are everywhere and sleep is a distant dream. As finals approach, it’s easy to get caught up in a tornado of anxiety: what’s due when and to whom and why and also how and where and on and on. Before this stress spiral can begin, here is a quick and easy remedy for every worry. It’s said laughter is the best medicine, but music is surely a close second. To help with the stresses of finals week, here’s a playlist for three different types of studiers.
The Hermione Granger
Everyone knows the type: planning weeks in advance, everything is color coded, a strict study schedule in place. For the Hermione Grangers of DU, studying is an important mission that must never be interrupted. It’s a time to hermit up, set the brain capacitors to 100 and get in the zone. This one goes out to the determined bunch who will one day rule us all.
“Penny Lane” – The Beatles
“Wallflower” – Agnes Obel
“Vienna” – Billy Joel
“Game of Thrones Theme” (Cover) – Break of Reality
“Falling Slowly” – Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová
“Haitian Fight Song” – Charles Mingus
“One O’Clock Jump” – Count Basie
“Je Veux l’aventure” – Csemer Boglarka Boggie
“I Wanna Get Better” – The Bleachers
“Puzzles and Pieces” – Deas Vail
The Suffering Together
Studying with a group of friends can be a godsend or a curse. Wrangling together a bunch of chatty pals with varying attention spans has all the makings of a nightmare. But with the right group—and the right soundtrack—magical things can happen. Having that solidarity and support from a few other people can be a huge stress reliever, so try to enjoy it with a little help from these tunes.
“Rolling in the Deep” – Adele
“Panic” – Caravan Palace
“Our Swords” – Band of Horses
“All Along the Watchtower” (Cover) – Bear McCreary
“I Will Wait – Mumford & Sons
“Unbelievers” – Vampire Weekend
“Is It Wicked Not to Care” – Belle and Sebastian
“(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” – Blue Oyster Cult
“Work This Body” – Walk the Moon
“We’re All in This Together” —High School Musical Cast
The Procrastinator
It’s the witching hour—only 59 more minutes to submit a seven-page paper detailing the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Challenge accepted. Almost everyone at some point in their lives puts off doing something important. For those prone to procrastination, this happens more often than not. But never fear, here is the perfect playlist for last minute cram sessions and paper writing debacles.
“Why Should I Worry” – Billy Joel
“The Final Countdown” – Europe
“Highway to Hell” – AC/DC
“Gonna Fly Now” – Al Hirt
“Don’t Bring Me Down” – ELO
“I Know What I Am” – Band of Skulls
“I’ve Tried Everything” – The Cribs
“Panic” – The Smiths
“Rebel Yell” – Billy Idol
“Tubthumping” – Chumbawumba
“Over and Done With” – The Proclaimers
Whatever the study habit, the important thing to remember is that finals are like a bad song: really annoying, very catchy, but ultimately they will be over soon. So stay strong, Pios. May the odds be ever in your favor and may the force be with you. Share your favorite study songs @DUClarion or on Facebook. For more things music, check out our Tasty Jams blog.
