September 5th at 6:00pm the ladies of D100 and D200 met for a movie night program organized by RA’s Julie and Susan. Building-mates came in p.j.’s with snacks, stuffed animals and pillows prepared to enjoy “13 Going on 30”. The film was selected for this program due to the “coming of age story”.

Just as the main character Jenna, new students at Stockton have entered adulthood “overnight”. Jenna is thrust into becoming an adult in a far more magical way then the ladies of D building, but we can all relate to many of the struggles she faces as we begin to live on our own for the first time.

I personally feel that this was an excellent choice of movie, especially considering the meaning behind it. The film not only follows Jenna threw her sudden entrance into adulthood, but also explores the struggles we each face every day involving staying true to ourselves. We watch 30 year old Jenna pick up the pieces of a life so different than she had ever dreamed. Jenna spends a large portion of the film trying to right wrongs and go back to the way things were when she was 13. I find the movie itself very heartwarming and filled with life lessons. About half the girls attending the program had never before seen the pop culture classic prior to this viewing. The vast majority of girls in attendance truly seemed to enjoy the flick and appreciated the relevance to our current situations.

After the film, Julie held a brief Q&A session for all the ladies of D building – with question topics ranging from Whose Line to the Honors Program. It was extremely helpful as Julie is so open, genuine and willing to help with whatever anyone needs.

It was very nice getting to bond with my building-mates while pigging out on snacks, laughing, and even crying. This movie is and will always be one of my favorites. This was a fantastic program and I look forward to future movie nights and the Q&A’s that follow. Thanks Julie and Susan!