Long gone are the days when I could invite over 10 of my best girlfriends, throw a bunch of pillows and blankets together on the floor, and spend an entire night just watching movies together without having to worrying about studying for a big exam the next week. Sometimes I find myself in the mood for watching one of those classic chick flicks I adored growing up. I realized the reason I still love these movies so much. Each of them contain surprisingly significant, deep lessons that still come in handy for me today. Since I know there are some other sentimental people out there, here's a list of my favorite sleepover movies growing up that helped teach me a life lesson or two.

1. John Tucker Must Die

The lesson: Stand up for yourself, no matter what you think other people might say.

2. A Cinderella Story

The lesson: Never let anyone else control your dreams.

3. What A Girl Wants

The Lesson: (See above quote.)

4. How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days

The Lesson: Some of the greatest things happen when you least expect them.

5. Easy A

The Lesson: If you spend your time caught up in what everyone else thinks, you'll probably lose yourself in the process.

6. The Lizzie McGuire Movie

The lesson: Dream big, why not? (Lol, get it?)

7. Step Up

The Lesson: The best people are the ones who are there to catch you when you fall.

8. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

The Lesson: "There's a little bit of loser in all of us, ya know? Being happy isn't having everything in your life be perfect. Maybe it's about stringing together all the little things." -Bailey (from the movie)

9. Holiday in the Sun

The Lesson: Sometimes, taking a break from everything is the best thing you can do.

10. Aquamarine

The Lesson: "Why go through life unnoticed?" -Aquamarine

And lastly, here are a few that I didn't put on the list solely because each one of them is a given.

1. She's the Man

2. Mean Girls

3. Clueless

4. 10 Things I Hate About You

5. Sixteen Candles

6. The Notebook