What students are listening to while they study
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Everybody has a study routine that works for them. For a lot of people, listening to music or having background noise is crucial to their focus. Find out below what some of your fellow Curtin students use to study.

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“I love classical music when I am studying. It’s actually been proven to make you more receptive to information. On study breaks, I like to listen to comedians to unwind” – Veena, Speech Pathology |
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“I listen to lofi study music, ‘Deep Concentration’ (Spotify) or classical music (Beethoven, Mozart etc). I find listening to music with no lyrics most effective, as I don’t get distracted by singing along. I find fast paced classical or electronic music the best as I find it makes me feel more motivated to write.” – Olivia, Human Resource Management and Management |
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“For me, any music I listen to whilst studying has to be instrumental, since lyrics mess up my ability to read at the same time. Classical, lo-fi, or ambient music always works well!” – Hayley, Accounting and Law |
If you’re ever stuck on what to listen to or are looking for something outside your usual repertoire, be sure to check out the music and podcasts listed above. Happy listening!
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