Having trouble getting through finals week? We thought we’d help you out with a whole week of study playlists from teens around Chicago.

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>> Today’s jam mistress: Ellie Papadakis from Elk Grove

ELLIE SAYS
“When it comes to studying for finals, listening to music keeps me motivated and minimizes the stress of memorizing an endless stack of vocabulary words. On the other hand, it’s difficult for me to focus when the music is loud or has a heavy beat. My taste in music is very eclectic and includes anything from the oldies to world music. When I study for finals, I look for upbeat music that uses mellow instruments like acoustic guitars and ukuleles.”

“Baby Blue Eyes” by A Rocket to the Moon

“Blackbird” by The Beatles

Crash Into Me- Dave Matthews Band

“Do You Remember” by Jack Johnson

“Holding On” by Alex Day

“The Man Who Can’t be Moved” by The Script

“Over the Rainbow” by Taylor Mathews

“Winter Winds” by Mumford and Sons

“Calico Skies” by Paul McCartney

“Melody for Melody” by Charlie McDonnell

“Why Georgia” by John Mayer

“Cuando Me Enamoro” by Enrique Iglesias and Juan Luis Guerra

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