The new semester has just arrived. Have you grown accustomed to school life after two months� rest?

If your answer is no, then do not worry. After all, it takes time to immerse yourself in a tight study schedule.

While there’s still a chance to relax, let’s take stock of some classic teen films from both at home and abroad to check out in your spare time.

Teen films are, as you might guess, targeted at teenagers and young adults.

The plots are usually centered around the special interests of teenagers and young adults, such as coming of age, attempting to fit in, peer pressure, first love, rebellion, conflict with parents, teen angst or alienation.

Often these normally serious subject matters are presented in a broad, stereotyped or comedic way.

Films in this genre are often set in high schools and colleges or contain characters that are of high school or college age.

Eastern and western students have totally different educational systems, and this is reflected in the teen films. Now, let’s take a look and make a comparison.

1. You Are the Apple of My Eye

Country: China

Release Date: Aug 12, 2010

Running time: 118 minutes

Stars: Kai Ko, Michelle Chen

Classic comment: A gentle tale of teenage romance. Puppy love may not be that sweet, but it deserves recognition.

2. High School Musical

Country: US

Release Date: Jan 20, 2006

Running time: 98 minutes

Stars: Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Lucas Grabeel, Ashley Tisdale

Classic comment: For a closer look at the state of American high school students, just watch this.

3. Our Times

Country: China

Release Date: Aug 14, 2015

Running time: 134 minutes

Stars: Vivian Sung, Darren Wang

Classic comment: An irresistible combination of nostalgia, humour and heartfelt emotions capturing the bittersweet feelings of youthful love.

4. Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story

Country: US

Release Date: April 7, 2003

Running time: 91 minutes

Stars: Thora Birch, Michael Riley

Classic comment: When there was nothing to believe in, she believed in herself.

5. My Old Classmate

Country: China

Release Date: April 25, 2014

Running time: 98 minutes

Stars: Zhou Dongyu, Lin Gengxin

Classic comment: It tells of the romance between two desk mates spanning across 20 years. Their love, hate, happiness and regret have been well-presented in the film.

6. 3 Idiots

Country: India

Release Date: Dec 25, 2009

Running time: 171 minutes

Stars: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor. Madhavan

Classic comment: It's not that 3 Idiots is a flawless work of art. But it is an inspiring piece of entertainment with heart imbued throughout.

7. Goodbye Mr. Loser

Country: China

Release Date: Sept 30, 2015

Running time: 104 minutes

Stars: Shen Teng, Wang Zhi. Ma Li

Classic comment: It seems to be a comedy, but good luck controlling your tears by the end.

8. Twilight

Country: US

Release Date: Jan 20, 2006

Running time: 121 minutes

Stars: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson

Classic comment: While you study hard for the college entrance exam, a lucky girl falls in love with a handsome man � or a handsome vampire.

9. So Young / To Our Youth That Is Fading Away

Country: China

Release Date: April 26, 2013

Running time: 132 minutes

Stars: Mark Chao, Han Geng,Yang Zishan

Classic comment: It marks the beginning of teen films in the Chinese mainland, accurately reflecting the college life between the 1980s and 1990s.

10. Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Country: Thailand

Release Date: Aug 12, 2010

Running time: 118 minutes

Stars: Pimchanok Leuvisadpaibul ,Tukkie

Classic comment: If you expect love, and look for love…love will find you later.