16 Life Lessons From That's So Raven That Will Make You Say, "Oh, Snap!"

Published on 6/14/2017 at 7:25 PM

It was easy to relate to Raven Baxter on Disney Channel's That's So Raven. Her bubbly personality and enviable fashion sense made her the girl next door you wished you were BFFs with in real life. Although the show revolved around an unrealistic premise of a high school teen who had psychic visions, the valuable nuggets of wisdom the show gave us were, and still are, vital to the real world. Who could forget that time Raven had to stand up for herself when she confronted a racist job recruiter? Or the time she made no apologies for her curvy figure? Those classic moments make the announcement of the upcoming reboot that much more exciting. Keep reading to relive 16 life lessons you learned from That's So Raven that will ~~probably~~ definitely make you say, "Oh, snap!"

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16 Life Lessons From That's So Raven That Will Make You Say, "Oh, Snap!"

Sometimes you really need to relax and not sweat the little things.

Arriving fashionably late is always important.

Embracing your inner diva isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Relationships are a lot of hard work, sweat, and tears.

Real friends encourage you to love your body as is.

You should never forget where you come from.

Your best friends will always be there for you when it feels like the rest of the world isn't.

Sometimes you'll have to put your game face on at the drop of a hat.

Adulting means reading food labels to save yourself a trip to the emergency room.

It's OK to dance like no one's watching in public settings.

You'll meet a lot of guys who only think with their second head.

Sticking to diets is hard.

You must take your skincare regimen very seriously.

College papers are not for the faint of heart.

Remaining calm under stress is easier said than done.

Sometimes you just have to let out an "Oh, snap!"

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