Honestly there is nothing more frustrating and horrible for a college freshman than to have an 8am class every other day; yet, a good playlist changed everything.

My roommate runs cross country so she is usually not in our room, which gives me a total freedom to blast music any time of the day. From the moment I wake up to the moment I fall asleep I have music in my room. It all starts when my alarm goes off at 7am. My favorite song starts playing and so the magic of my playlist begins. I am not going to lie but waking up that early is such a struggle, even worse than midterms this past week.

It is a scientific fact that music releases dopamine into the brain that gives you 'feel good' vibes. I am the living proof that this is true. I have to walk approximately .5 miles to my class and it almost feels like nothing if I have music on. I don't usually have my act together for that class but if I have music playing it makes me feel more awake and I can get through it without falling asleep. I even feel more motivated to learn and eager to ask questions to the professor.

Listening to music while studying is not usually recommended but it has worked for me (at least so far). I feel more motivated to study and even finish my homework. After our last class my friends and I go to the library and get work done, we all plug our headphones in and start working.

I will not lie, it does not work immediately after the music starts playing but trust me. Music will make your day so much better if you just let it in.