If you’re currently putting off studying for an exam, you’re not alone. At our best, we’re pen to paper, face down in the text, absorbing knowledge. But the distractions — social media, friends, the ...

In Kresge Library during midterms week, silence is rarely absolute. The quiet tapping of keyboards mixes with playlists ...

We all know the feeling of studying in silence—or, technically, the impossibility of finding true silence. The tick of your library’s analog clock, random paper shuffling, the occasional sneeze, the ...

You’re sitting in a study carrel in Lau, seemingly isolated from the world around you. The buzz of the florescent lights almost overpowers the frantic typing of your fellow miserable comrades. Pretty ...

HSO is back with another study playlist just in time for finals! Listening to music while you study can have many benefits, and we think orchestral and instrumental music make a particularly great fit ...

Sometimes having some music playing can really help get into the study zone, whether you're working on a big paper or cramming for an exam. Here are some of our favorite Spotify playlists to put on ...

Focusing doesn't come naturally to many of us. Whether you're studying for exams, working on a huge presentation, or are trying to pick up a focus-heavy hobby, it probably couldn't hurt to get an ...

When it’s time to cram for that exam, you need a playlist that can help you stay motivated without distracting you. Today’s playlist helps with a selection of classical music. The playlist, created by ...

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While for some, midterms have been going on for what already feels like a lifetime, others are just settling into the grind. Even those who have already finished their midterms—or the first round at ...