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College students’ music guide

Paige Tillinghast Special to the Southern News

Going back to school can be a time full of several different emotions. Things are hectic because you’re scrambling to make sure you’ve packed everything. If you’re living on campus, you might be nervous for your new classes and professors, or maybe you’re stressed about the homework or excited to see all of your friends again. We all experience these feelings on a variety of levels, and who wouldn’t? But you need to know how to manage those feelings and get through certain tasks. Music is a great way to do just that.

Creating a back-to-school playlist can be super helpful to keep you focused and on task, but will allow you to have some fun too. Different kinds of genres can also be useful depending on what you’re trying to get done.

When I move back in to my dorm or I’m basically trying to get some organizing done, I feel like upbeat music helps to keep me motivated. Things can distract me very easily so to have a constant stream of fun and fast music is a huge help. I hate when little things get me sidetracked or I just have no energy, but this way it helps to counteract those problems.

Studying or getting homework done can be a different story though. I know for me, personally, I can’t concentrate very well if music is too loud or fast when I’m reading or studying. So in those instances, I prefer to use soft and calming music instead. The artists can range for those types of songs, but a few suggestions I would make could be Coldplay, Bon Iver, and some of Ed Sheeran’s work. However, when I’m doing something like mmusicath homework I don’t really mind having more upbeat music playing. Nevertheless, sometimes I’ll go on iTunes radio or Pandora and just hit shuffle because if I know the words too well I might not stay focused.

Playlists also come in handy when taking that long walk to class or having friends over. In both instances, I think that having all different kinds of music can be a good idea. If you stick with one genre too long it might get boring and monotonous, so why not change it up a bit every once in a while? Change can be a good thing, in moderation.

When creating a back-to-school playlist it really all comes down to personal preference. Everyone has a different taste in music and people also have different ways of learning and staying on task. The important part of it all is to figure out what works best for you and give other things a try if you’re struggling. As I mentioned before, I use specific kinds of music to help me in certain situations so you may have to vary what you’re listening to depending on the task at hand. Fast music is always a great way to stay motivated and focused, while slower songs could be more helpful after a stressful day, taking a nap, or just trying to focus on a bit of homework. No matter what you do or choose make sure that your back-to-school playlist is fun and helpful to yourself. Music is always a wonderful way to bring happiness into your life.

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