For many students, college amounts to a seemingly endless series of papers, classes, and finals, whose meaning may not always be very clear. How can we help students see the possibilities beyond this paper chase, to reflect on what they are doing in college and get more out of their undergraduate experiences? The authors turn to the movies for help.
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