Stormlight Characters Writing College Application Essays
It's about that season, huh? If Stormlight characters had to apply to college, and if that application involved the dreaded College Application Essay, how would that go?
1. Adolin
Essay question: What is the biggest obstacle you have overcome?
Adolin (dictating to Jasnah): ...And that's why my breakup was the biggest obstacle I've ever overcome. But it taught me a lot. About life. About love. About how I will probably find a new and better girlfriend in college, which is exactly why you should admit me, Adolin Kholin. Adolin: Whew...I think that's that. What do you think? Jasnah: [Is completely ignoring Adolin's dictation in favor of writing a good essay about his work as a duelist] Jasnah: I think you're a shoo-in. Adolin: Woo-hoo!
2. Kaladin
Essay question: Imagine the following scenario: You know that, if you do something immoral, many people will be saved. If you take the so-called moral path, then yourself may remain unblemished, but a great many people will die. If faced with this choice, what would you do? Explain your answer.
Kaladin: ... Kaladin: This seems like a weird question, just to go to medical school in Kharbranth.
3. Shallan
Essay question: Describe a hardship that you overcame.
Shallan: Oh, easy. [Writing] Becoming the Ward of Jasnah Kholin. Shallan: Honestly, I bet even the title will be enough to get me in.
4. Szeth
Essay question: Tell us about a time that you had to question a deeply held belief.
Szeth: ... Szeth: ... Szeth: Maybe I don't want to study after all.
5. Lopen
Essay question: Describe a setback or failure and how you grew from it.
Lopen: Hmmm...can't really think of anything. Kaladin: How about being thrown into the bridge crews? Lopen: What? If not for that, I might not be Radiant now! Sigzil: You used to be missing an arm. Lopen: That made me REAL good at jokes, you know. Rock: You've lost many a drinking contest to me! Lopen: Can't say I really grew from that. Lopen: ... Lopen: Essays are hard when you're already perfect!
6. Lift
Essay question: Write an essay about whatever you'd like.
Lift: Ugh, it's too open-ended! Why'd you suggest this one?? Wyndle: Mistress, you have so many stories! What about writing about the time you pulled a Herald back from the brink of madness? About your role in saving Thaylen City? The story behind any of the oaths you've spoken? Lift: What if I make a list of the best swear words from every country? Wyndle: ... Lift: What? It shows I'm always traveling AND learning.
7. Wikim
Essay question: What is something that you are grateful for.
Wikim: Hmmm...well, I'm grateful that Shallan murdered dad, to be honest. Balat: [shaking his head] Wikim: I'm grateful that Shallan told us jokes when dad was being abusive? Balat: [shaking his head] Wikim: I'm grateful that Shallan was willing to rob even Jasnah Kholin to help our family? Balat: [shaking his head] Wikim: I'm....grateful that she gave me math problems when I was depressed that one time? Balat: [thumbs up] Wikim: Picking an essay topic is hard!
