{"id":9983,"date":"2026-09-14T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/?p=9983"},"modified":"2026-09-08T13:59:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T18:59:03","slug":"your-guide-to-a-movie-worthy-college-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/2026\/09\/14\/your-guide-to-a-movie-worthy-college-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to a Movie-Worthy College Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"YourGuidetoaMovieWorthyCollegeExperience\">It\u2019s that time of year again: students are back on campus, and classes are back in session. Instead of dreading the start of the fall semester, why not make it feel cinematic? Think about it\u2026 Take your favorite movies set on college campuses and turn them into inspiration for fun activities that make your college experience feel like a movie! I decided to create a list of ways to turn your fall semester into a cinematic masterpiece using some of your favorite college movies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Performances\/Entertainment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#x1f3ac;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2848292\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_Pitch\"> Pitch Perfect (2015)<\/a> \u2014 Go to an a cappella or live music performance. You don&#8217;t need to join the Bellas to get the experience. Find a campus concert, open mic, or performance and bring friends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f3ac;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0815244\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_3_nm_5_in_0_q_sydney%20whi\"> Sydney White (2007)<\/a> \u2014 Host a movie marathon in your room. Blankets, floor pillows, popcorn, snacks, and several movies that have absolutely nothing to do with your homework.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f3ac;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt11245972\/?ref_=fn_t_3\"> Scream (2022)<\/a> \u2014 Have a horror movie night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f3ac;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2582802\/?ref_=fn_t_1\">Whiplash (2014)<\/a> \u2014 Try out a new instrument for fun or start a band with your friends!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Studying<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#x1f3ac;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0250494\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_legally\"> Legally Blonde (2001)<\/a> \u2014 Have a main-character study session. Grab a fun drink, find a cute study spot, put together an outfit you feel good in, and make studying feel a little less miserable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f3ac;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1285016\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%20social%20ne\"> The Social Network (2010)<\/a> \u2014 Have a late-night study\/work session. Find a library corner, bring snacks and coffee, and work on something until way later than you probably should. It\u2019s very college-movie coded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#x1f3ac;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1453405\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_monsters%20uni\"> Monsters University (2013)<\/a> \u2014 Have a residence hall floor game night. Cards, board games, Mario Kart, Jackbox, trivia\u2014something competitive and chaotic captures the vibe without needing a giant competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f3ac;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt14849194\/\">The Holdovers (2023)<\/a> \u2014 Enjoy your campus during the winter by planning cozy activities. Host a dinner party with your friends or have a comfy study session in your PJs with holiday movies in the background.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f3ac;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt11951276\/\">The Other Zoey (2023)<\/a> \u2014 Take a ski trip with your friends. Enjoy the slopes and cocoa while taking a break from the craziness of college.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f3ac;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2294449\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_22\"> 22 Jump Street (2014)<\/a> \u2014 Have a ridiculously competitive game night. Turn something ordinary like ping-pong, cornhole, pool, or intramural-style games into a tournament with friends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f3ac;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0384793\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_accepted\"> Accepted (2006)<\/a> \u2014 Do something completely random with your friends. The movie is basically about creating your own college experience. Have everyone suggest one weird\/fun activity and randomly choose one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f3ac;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2234155\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%20internship\"> The Internship (2013)<\/a> \u2014 Do a campus scavenger hunt. Make a list of landmarks, weird campus features, photo challenges, and places freshmen should know. It&#8217;s also a fun way to discover campus during the first month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f3ac;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt5308322\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_Happy%20de\"> Happy Death Day (2017)<\/a> \u2014 Explore campus at night with friends. Grab food, walk around well-lit, busy areas, take pictures, and see how different campus feels after dark.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f3ac;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt22740896\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_people%20we%20meet\">People We Meet on Vacation (2026)<\/a> \u2014 Take a spring break trip with your friends!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sports<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#x1f3ac;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0108002\/\"> Rudy (1993)<\/a> \u2014 Go all-out for a college football game. Wear school colors, tailgate if your campus does it, learn the chants, and stay for the whole game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f3ac;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0120484\/?ref_=fn_t_1\"> The Waterboy (1998)<\/a> \u2014 Go to a sporting event you normally wouldn&#8217;t attend. Football is obvious, but volleyball, hockey, soccer, basketball, gymnastics, and other sports can be just as fun. can be just as fun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f3ac;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt10649016\/?ref_=fn_t_1\"> Safety (2020)<\/a> \u2014 Volunteer on campus with your teammates or friends. Find a cause you care about and spend a day giving back to your college community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you watch one of these movies and try its accompanying activity or create a list of your own, I hope your semester is filled with exciting experiences, amazing memories, and good company. Now, grab your friends and make the most of your college experience!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s that time of year again: students are back on campus, and classes are back in session. Instead of dreading the start of the fall semester, why not make it feel cinematic? 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