Disney Channel is airing a movie marathon of old Disney Channel Original Movies from May 27 to May 30. So, basically, for four days (I repeat, four whole days!) there is now a chance for college kids everywhere to relive and reminisce some of the best childhood memories of our lives. Interestingly, a lot of these movies prepped us for what life in college is actually like.
1. "High School Musical"
Unfortunately, a lot of bad high school habits carry on into college, especially when it comes to unnecessary drama. Just like at East High, college is a place to break the status quo and embrace who you truly want to be by breaking free from social norms, since college is the start of something new. You've got to get your head in the game right away in order to succeed academically, but we're all in this together, so there are always friends and services available to help you succeed. OK, I'm done now.
2. "Stuck in the Suburbs"
Coming to college from a small suburban town is quite the wake-up call, just like how mega pop star Jordan Cahill was when he arrived in town and stirred up the boring ways of the community. College provides an escape from the uninteresting routines of high school life by offering independence and opportunities to step outside of your comfort zone, similar to when Natasha helps Brittany (and eventually Jordan) become her own unique person. College dorms also provide the perfect opportunity to carry out pranks and mess with people via phone.
3. "Read It and Weep"
This movie definitely applies to midterm season and dead week, while everyone is stuck in the library cramming and reading textbooks (and weeping.) We are forced to live vicariously through social media since everyones' notes are their best friends for weeks on end. It especially sucks when all of your actual friends are out at parties once they finish their exams, or are on summer break already (shoutout to the quarter system) and you are forced to jealously watch them having fun all over Snapchat. This movie is also a reminder to not share your deepest thoughts about that girl you hate with your floormates, because everyone will eventually find out about whatever you gossiped about.
4. "The Cheetah Girls"
"The Cheetah Girls" taught us all how to look out for each other no matter what background or type of home you come from. Living with your friends in college, especially while in the dorms, creates a special bond that lets you know that you can count on them regardless of the stupid stuff you do or the type of person you were in high school. They are always there for you, especially when you want to go out to a party with matching outfits that show how you are #squadgoals.
5. "Camp Rock"
It's amazing how much Joe Jonas' and Demi Lovato's hopeless search for love in the movie without actually knowing the type of person they each truly were resembles your average Tinder users in college.
6. "Zenon, Girl of the 21st Century"
Zenon is basically the epitome of a college student. She constantly oversleeps, spreads gossip at "the speed of light," rides a cart throughout the halls when she's not supposed to (bikers on the sidewalks, am I right?), doesn't pay attention in class on her computer and lies about it when her teacher catches her, and fangirls pretty hard about upcoming concerts.
7. "Cadet Kelly"
When forced to attend military school, Kelly’s life turns upside down, as she must adapt to a whole new environment. Whether it is waking up incredibly early (8 a.m. classes are still rough), trying to make new friends at a new school, trying to fit in, or trying to impress a cute boy, Kelly’s new life is incredibiy similar to that of a typical college girl (especially that of a freshman.)
8. "Halloweentown"
Halloween is definitely one of the best, most exciting holidays for college students. It provides the perfect excuse to have candid photo shoots at the local pumpkin patch, and it gives everyone an opportunity to embrace the stereotypical sexualized costume trend (like, seriously, the amount of sexy costumes you see around campus is ridiculous.) Plus, there's free candy!
9. "Cow Belles"
After setting off a fire while cooking, Taylor and Courtney Callum are forced to get summer jobs in order to pay for the damage that they caused. Jobs equal responsibility. You can hear the groans of college kids the minute their parents suggest they get jobs instead of doing nothing or binge-watching Netflix all summer long.
10. "Smart House"
You can never completely rely on technology in college. With the right amount of luck and procrastination, the morning a paper worth half of your grade is due your computer will crash or your printer will run out of ink before your tears even have time to roll down your cheek. It is kind of sad how much we rely on technology and our schools' state-of-the-art internet so that we can reach our laziest and most unsocial potentials.
11. "Get a Clue"
Lindsay Lohan goes undercover in this movie to find out what happened to her teacher after she posts a picture of him in the newspaper and he goes missing. This parallels the ultimate quest to figure out what happened on the weekend after you look back at your pictures, texts, and social media posts, and don't have any recollection of taking or sending anything. So, you are forced to retrace your steps and ask around to remember what stupid stuff you did and pray it wasn't that embarrassing.
12. "Jump In!"
At first, Corbin Bleu's character, Izzy Daniels, is a passionate and dedicated boxer looking to become a boxing champion so he can please his father. However, he suddenly realizes he should follow his own heart and choose double dutch jump roping to pursue as a passion instead since he genuinely loves it. Sounds a lot like the constant switching of majors after getting to college (especially after realizing that you hate what your parents want you to study) if you ask me. Don't let your dreams be dreams; be like Izzy Daniels and change your major until you find what you love.
13. "Gotta Kick It Up!"
This is the movie that popularized the motto "Si se puede," or "yes, you can." It is the saying that we must repeat to ourselves over and over again in order to actually maintain motivation for stu(dying) instead of going out with friends or sleeping.































