Spotify Playlists
There are eight playlists listed in alphabetical order, each with their own theme (themes you will ALL be discovering during your undergrad). Put in those earphones and get listening!
This is the playlist you put on for those dreaded morning classes. You will take one at some point, so we made this playlist to lift up your spirits and get you ready for the day! This playlist includes classic pop hits that will give you that extra bounce in your step (hopefully)!
As the name suggests, this playlist will soundtrack one of the most important days during your time at university, the very first! This playlist contains current hits that are both joyous and hopeful, yet not in your face. Think of it as baby steps - excited baby steps!
UTM is known for having a lot of commuter students, so this playlist is designed just for that; your nighttime commutes on your favourite bus! Now, you may not enjoy your commute that much, so we made this glorious synth-pop playlist to make you feel like the main character during your bus ride. And the Oscar goes to…
Now we jump from your very first day to what might be your very last day at UTM - graduation! It’s a time to celebrate and be excited that you’re moving on to the next chapter of your life. This playlist is a giant congratulations card. Here’s to growing up!
This playlist is full of midtempo songs that almost feel like a warm hug. It’s perfect for those midterm study sessions you do late at night in your room (I think they call it dark academia).
Another thing UTM is known for is all the nature surrounding the campus, courtesy of Erindale Forest. The forest is frequented by many students thanks to the trail made within it. And what’s better than a playlist of mildly melancholic music to soundtrack when you walk through UTM’s lush greenery?
Something you'll notice all around campus is the “DEFY GRAVITY” banners. Simply put, do the impossible! Inspired by Defying Gravity from the musical, Wicked, this playlist is full of songs from musicals (plus a song from Glee because duh) that will perfectly soundtrack your walks between buildings and many more happy moments! Some people are here to study, but this is your Broadway debut.
So far, these playlists have been pretty happy. But, let's be real, your time at university will have both ups and downs. It’s almost like a rite of passage for every university student to flop on a midterm, and that’s okay! Those “downs” are a great way to reflect on your mistakes and grow! However, sometimes you just wanna sulk in your sadness, and that’s also okay; in fact, it can be pretty cathartic and calming. With this in mind, here is your sad playlist to help get you through those rough patches (you might also want some tissues).
