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Finals’ Films: The Ultimate Study Break

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Julia Muldowney Student Contributor, University of Notre Dame
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Katie Fusco Student Contributor, University of Notre Dame
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Notre Dame chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

 

With finals week and dead week approaching, you’re probably about to be in dire need of some study breaks. What better way to unwind after several hours in the fishbowl than watching a great movie?  We’ve chosen the fifteen best study distractions and shared them below.

Academic

All three of these films are sure to motivate you in your own studies. They’re a little more intellectual than the standard rom-com, but still have great plots to provide you with a few hours of entertainment between studying.

  1. A Beautiful Mind
  2. Good Will Hunting
  3. Dead Poets Society

Summer

Get excited for the end of school with these classics.Fantasize about what you’ll do with your summer once you finish those finals.

  1. The Parent Trap
  2. Dirty Dancing
  3. The Lizzie McGuire Movie

Funny

Relieve a little stress by letting out some laughs.

  1. Horrible Bosses
  2. Ted
  3. Little Miss Sunshine

Series

Make an event of it! Watch one part of a series every day. It will give you something to look forward to while your stuck behind your textbook.

  1. Men in Black
  2. The Godfather
  3. Austin Powers

Rom Coms

Grab your friends and roomies and have a girls’ night in.  Make it a rule not to talk about upcoming exams during the movie!

  1. Roman Holiday
  2. Two Weeks Notice
  3. Bridget Jones’ Diary

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Julia is a junior IT Management major from Minneapolis. When she isn't making spreadsheets in Excel, Julia can usually be found perusing antique shops, redecorating her dorm room, or speaking with a beautiful Minnesotan accent.
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Katie Fusco

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A senior English and American Studies double major at the University of Notre Dame, Katie is passionate about media, education, and public history.