Music can positively effect college students.
College students are constantly worrying about classes and grades. They frantically run to caffeine, or even greasy foods in order to cope with the demanding life that is college. Students should consider listening to music in order to relax. The next time college students are worried about school or life in general, they should attend a concert in Old Town, or sit down with a pair of headphones and listen to their favorite band. Here are six charts and graphs that prove music can benefit people.
Music relieves stress
College is a time where students are finding themselves and that in itself can be a very stressful process. Music is made up of encouraging and uplifting music, or music that’s relateable to the tough situations various college students may be going through. According to the American Psychological Association, music is the number one stress reliever. It excites the human body and causes people to be more active. Put down that Ben and Jerry’s ice cream and listen to some tunes.
Music positively impacts the brain
The human brain is astounding. The mind reacts differently to different sounds. People are able to perceive as well as react to music in different ways. Music can also enhance people’s creativity. So if college students are ever struggling with coming up with a creative project idea, or understanding a concept listening to music will definitely help with that.
Music effects personality
Now, many people may stereotype others based on the genres of music they listen to the most, however music and personality are scientifically proven to correlate with one another. For instance, studies show that people who listen to more upbeat and music are more outgoing and confident individuals. For instance, people who listen to happier music such as Dance, Rap, Jazz and even classical are more outgoing, creative and confident. People who listen to blues, Indie and even rock tend to have lower self esteems and be more introverted. So put on some happy music and watch how it will soon change your mood.
Learning a musical instrument improves motor skills
Music can help improve peoples’ fine motor skills as well as auditory abilities. It also helps with nonverbal as well as vocabulary skills. Studies show that people do better with analyzing information if they know how to play an instrument than people who don’t. If college students are looking for a more hands on way to feel happier and more confident, taking up a musical instrument will help with stress as well as motor skills and nonverbal skills.
College can be stressful, but it should be the time of an adolescent’s life. Students should definitely listen to music or even learn an instrument in order to become happier, more relaxed and even more skilled individuals. Music is a way to express and relate to others. It can bring out some of the happiest and most enthusiastic emotions as well as bring people together. A stressful day calls for the medicine of music.
