The sometimes dreadful and sometimes delightful daily walk through the University of Maryland’s sprawling campus on the way to class can often be overlooked.

If I’m not walking with friends or calling my mom, I find listening to music helps make the steps toward the lecture hall more bearable. As someone with more than 20 Apple Music playlists, I obviously soundtrack my trip to class.

Whether you’re meandering across McKeldin Mall, strutting through Stamp or racing down Route 1, here are five songs to listen to while walking to class.

“Young Folks,” Peter Bjorn and John

Best known for its playful opening synth, this song’s driving rhythm makes for a memorable moment in Gossip Girl’s pilot episode, when main character Serena Vanderwooden walks through Grand Central station.

If you want to feel just like Serena, strutting glamorously through Manhattan and ready to take on the day, then this is your anthem. This song is all about new possibilities, as Peter Bjorn and John sing “I would go along with someone like you,” a positive message to think about before focusing in on class.

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“Everywhere,” Fleetwood Mac

Like “Young Folks,” the intro to “Everywhere” is instantly iconic. The dreamy, shimmering synths pull you in like a warm hug, setting the scene for a cinematic trudge to class. Put it on and watch as the distractions of e-scooters whipping through campus and the constant construction feel like the background of your own tiny movie.

The track captures the feeling of new possibilities and connections as singer Christine McVie shares the feeling of wanting to “be with you everywhere.”

“Flowers In Your Hair,” The Lumineers

There is no better way to boost your mood than listening to The Lumineers. At just fewer than two minutes, it captures a sense of innocence and change — a feeling that can often sneak up on you, especially at the start of a new semester.

The song starts as a mellow tune, building up to an uplifting chorus, like how college can feel both fleeting and full of possibilities. On the walk to class, this song can be a reminder that while life is always changing, every step is a part of your story.

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“Dog Days Are Over,” Florence & The Machine 

The strong drums and claps make it impossible not to walk on beat while listening, turning your slow walk into strides.

This dramatic rhythm builds and builds into the kind of song that makes you feel empowered and unstoppable. The reminder to leave the hard days in the past in the song can feel inspiring on a crisp September day.

Soon you’re not just heading to class — you’re stepping into your own main character moment right as the chorus hits.

“Sunday Morning,” Maroon 5

Although you hopefully won’t be walking to class on a Sunday, Adam Levine’s smooth vocals can make a gloomy morning walk feel sunnier. He sings about comfort and finding fulfillment with routine. The lyrics “that may be all I’ll need / in darkness she is all I see” can create a sense of stability that can seem rare between hours of lectures and discussions.

Its jazzy rhythm feels like someone saying ‘everything is going to be okay,’ turning a dreary Tuesday into a calm Sunday afternoon.