COLUMN: 5 Great Movies you need to Watch Before Going to College

5 Great Movies You Need to Watch Before Going to College

Before you join college, it would be nice to get an idea of how it would be like. Not to say that you should live your life according to what you see in movies. Movies are not only a good source of entertainment, but they also teach you a thing or two. There are countless movies out there you will enjoy as a student looking forward to join college. Before you can get to the life of always asking who will solve my homework, why not indulge in a little entertainment. Here are five incredible movies you should check out.

Admission

Since you’re waiting to get admitted, why not watch a film about admission? This is a 2013 film that features the very amazing Tina Fey. It was based off a novel whose author is Jean Hanff Korelitz. Admission is a story about being admitted to Princeton University. It is a mystery ridden tale that will have you at the edge of the seat.

Liberal Arts

At number two we have this fantastic 2012 film that features Josh Radnor of How I Met Your Mother. It was produced by Brice dal Farra and Claude Dal Farra, which is a magic duo. It is about a college counselor who falls in love during a retirement dinner. It is the classic love at first sight tale that might bring a few tears to your eyes.

The Roommate

This is the perfect movies because you’re bound to have roommates in college. It will teach you a thing or two about living with other people. Released in 2011, Roommates is a horror movie that will get you shrieking from time to time. It was shot in the University of North Carolina and Loyola Marymount University.

Toy Story 3

Toy Story 3 is the perfect movie for anyone who’ll soon be a freshman. If you’ve watched the sequel, you know how beautiful the storyline is. Bring lots of popcorn because you’re going to have a fun time. It is time for this little boy you’ve watched grow up, to go to college. Andy mysteriously loses his toys as he’s packing and this makes him frantic. His parents, just like yours, cannot believe he’s leaving home to start a whole new chapter. This movie will help you deal with the emotions you and your family are experiencing now that you’re about to leave.

Accepted

I bet you’re anxiously waiting to be accepted to your dream college. This movie will teach you how to cope with college rejection letters, in case you get them. Your parents too, are hoping that you get accepted. This 2006 comedy is just what you need at this time.

Conclusion

Now you have five interesting movies about college life you can check out. They’ll keep you occupied as you wait for your admission letter. Make sure you park early so that you don’t misplace anything like Andy from Toy Story 3.