Many schoolchildren dream of going to college as soon as possible and starting their own independent adult life. But is everything so sweet or, on the contrary, scary and frightening? To get a couple of steps closer to this world, we suggest watching our top selection of films about the university and the life inside. But remember that only you can choose which way you go.

Legally Blonde, 2001

Sometimes even love leads a person to student life (and passionate studying as well). The boyfriend brokes with blonde Elle because she is frivolous and incompatible with his plans to become a Senator. The girl cried, suffered, then pulled herself together and entered Harvard with her pink dresses and a pocket dog. Her aim is to prove to her lover that she is not so blonde and can cope with serious work. The film vividly shows life at the university and how motivation leads to real success.

The Social Network, 2010

The film will focus on young people who did not miss their luck and went to study at Harvard University, where they did not walk and have fun, but spent all their time only studying. Mark Zuckerberg was just one of the ordinary students.  At the moment when he was abandoned by his beloved, he decided to create a private website to discuss relationships with the opposite sex with his fellow students. Thus, the famous social network Facebook appeared. This was the beginning of his path to wealth.

Accepted, 2006

Bartleby Gaines is at the center of the plot of this comedy story. The main character is a young man who failed to enter the eight colleges in a row. But our hero does not give up – he decides to organize his university.

Bartleby Gaines tidies up an abandoned mental hospital and opens the Institute of Technology there. Since the site accepts all applicants, very soon a large number of outcast students are willing to study at a fake university.

This film has become a shining hint that you should never despair. And always remember that you always have support in real student life. If you have any difficulties in learning, you can always ask for help from fellow teachers or special organizations. For example, you can choose Best Writers Online on Online Writers Rating custom writing reviews website and get high-quality academic assistance.

Van Wilder, 2002

Van Wilder has been in college for six years struggling to get his degree. And this is not because Ven is unable to study, he just really likes the fun and carefree student life. But when the guy finds out that his father is not going to pay for the next school year, Ven has to make a difficult choice: either find money and pay for the seventh year of fun on his own or get a diploma and become a graduate.

Pitch Perfect, 2012

Beka is the main character of the movie. She has good vocal abilities and dreams of becoming a DJ. To show her father that she is interested in studies and student life, the girl joins a group of singers performing a cappella songs. The newly-made team decides to take part in vocal competitions among student groups, however, Beka does not agree to stop at the old repertoire.

The Great Debaters, 2007

This is a true-to-life drama about a stubborn teacher who trains a small group of Texas college students with a purpose to make them an elite debate team. In the finale, they will have to fight the invincible debaters from Harvard. In addition to the fact that the heroes of the film will have to show oratory to compete with the best debaters, they will also have to learn more about lawlessness and racial inequality.

Damsels in Distress,2011

This is the story of four friends who have set themselves a goal – to radically change the lives of students of one, not the most prosperous American university. The girls drew up a detailed plan of action and began implementing a program to help their fellow students who suffer from prolonged depression, through learning to dance, eating delicious donuts with hot coffee. The last ward of the girls is a new student, whom they begin to instruct on the right path.

Good Will Hunting, 1997

The story is about a twenty-year-old boy, Will Hunting, who lives in one of the poor areas of Boston. He works as a janitor at MIT and spends most of his free time in bars with friends. Once, one of the university professors left a very difficult problem for his students on the blackboard so everyone could try their hand at solving it. Having no academic background, Will copes with the task. From that moment on, the hero’s life changes dramatically.

Dead Poets Society, 1989

John Keating becomes the new language arts teacher at one of America’s most prestigious and conservative colleges. He radically differs from the main mass of teachers in his complete disregard for the curriculum, eccentric behavior, and easy manner of communication. Being an extraordinary person, Keating decides to share a secret with his students, and the gray and monotonous life of his students changes dramatically.

Life of the Party, 2018

Her husband left Diana quite recently. The housewife is now completely free and has many options for what to do in life. She decided to fill the gap in her youth and go to college. Diana wants to feel the taste of student life, try a lot of new things in her middle years, and communicate with interesting people.

Conclusion

These films will immerse you in student life. Most importantly, remember that life does not always work out like in the university movies, so feel the fine line between study and entertainment and enjoy this unforgettable period of life.

 

Frank Hamilton is a blogger and translator from Manchester. He is a professional writing expert in such topics as blogging, digital marketing and self-education. He also loves traveling and speaks Spanish, French, German and English.