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Top 5 Films About Student Life You Should Watch

College is not always what it seems to be. Some students achieve great fetes while others miss all the opportunities available. There is unique social life even as some students view it as normal. Films about student life will give you a new dimension you have probably never thought about. Hire professional class takers to handle your schoolwork as you relax over a movie or attend to more profitable personal engagements. 

The choice of a student-based movie will depend on personal preference. You may enjoy horror stories while another person is comfortable with romantic escapades. Student films have also featured technology and science fiction. Here are excellent films about college students that will blow your mind. 

1. Old School

Adults look back at school days with nostalgia. It is the place they built the most beautiful memories, made friends, and launched their careers. What if there was a chance to live this life again? Well, it has to be devoid of the classwork. 

The desire to enjoy college life again pushes three friends to open a fraternity near their former college. In this hilarious comedy released in 2003, the friends are joined by a host of non-traditional students to create one of the best comedies of this generation about college life. 

The current dean is not comfortable with their presence. He threatens to evict them from the premises because he holds a long-standing grudge against this group of students. The dean becomes the constant distraction in their quest to enjoy life in college long after graduation. 

Old School is a hilarious comedy featuring Vince Vaughn, Luke Wilson, and Will Ferrell, among other superstar comedy actors. It teaches you about the challenges of post-college life and why many students wish they could return. You will also learn about the behind-the-scene acts of college politics, college culture, sorority, and fraternity living. 

2. Animal House

 Animal House is an old-school classic released in 1978. While four decades might appear like such a long time for a movie to maintain its spark, Animal House is an irresistible college story. It can best be described as a movie that was way ahead of its time. 

Animal House is also a comedy. It featured some of the best actors in the days, including John Belushi, Karen Allen, and Tom Hulce. It has an interesting plot where fraternities are pitched against each other. Such rivalry is so common in college that you can identify with the plot. 

One of the fraternities is made up of social misfits. The other group comprises an upper-middle-class cohort. It is a struggle to establish control and influence over college life. It is interesting to see the tactics used in each case and how these tactics affect college life. 

It is interesting to see how college ladies are caught between fights involving men. You will also experience a different view of sorority living and the life of college gangs. The movie involves a lot of partying, one of the characteristics of college living. You will learn about the inner workings of college politics and how external forces influence outcomes in colleges. 

3. Pitch Perfect 

Pitch Perfect is a blend of comedy, music, and romance. Because of the content, it is rated PG-13. The rating puts it squarely in the league of college content. Released in 2012, the movie features such great actors as Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, and Anna Kendrick. The script and direction of the movie place it top among the best releases of the generation. 

Pitch Perfect pits two rival singing groups. One is male while the other is female. Their rivalry has split the entire campus into two. The competition is also threatening other activities like sports, college politics, and college administration. Men on campus are torn between girls and their peers. Women are controlling the narrative behind the scenes. It is a competition of who will conquer the airwaves. 

A new entrant in the group is about to change the rivalry and dynamics in the college. He helps the groups to rebrand, giving them a new identity. It is interesting to see how far college rivalry, groups, and politics can go. 

4. Monsters University

Monsters University is an animation that was released in 2013. Its main voices include John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, and Billy Crystal. Two friends team up to become the heroes of sports on campus. The movie is anchored on first meetings and friendships on campus. It shows what friendship can do when managed well in college. 

5. Good Will Hunting

It is an old movie featuring such stars as Ben Affleck, Robin Williams, and Matt Damon. It is a combination of drama and romance. It majors on professor/student relationships, student identity, and college dating. Released in 1997, it has a unique grip of what college life means. 

College movies offer an interesting perspective that cannot be found anywhere else. On their part, scriptwriters have a unique way of capturing life in college. It is interesting to follow these stories and realize how perfectly they match life in college.