If you’ve ever filled out a scholarship application or written an essay
for a grant, you know it’s not the most glamorous process in the world. In
fact, I’d rather run Hospital Hill again than spend a day filling them out (see
Hospital Hill post: http://ejbrest.blogspot.com/2012/07/hospital-hill-painful-true-tale-of-one.html).
Nevertheless, I am a poor college student in need of money, so I began
the search. In doing so, I came across a scholarship with an essay that I’m
almost positive was made for me. It requires an essay of 250 words or less,
which in and of itself is fantastic, because no one likes writing essays.
Yet, even better, it poses the following question:
“Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a
day and why?”
…
Is that really the question?
Nooooo……
No, I’m being punk’d.
Ashton Kutcher?
Ashton, are you here?
Will you sign my copy of “The Butterfly Effect,” even though I’m trying
to sell it?
Nevertheless, my mind started filling with possible answers
immediately. I never thought I’d say this, but my essay ended up being too long
by twice as much. I had to shorten it to get it to barely fit in the box at
248 words.
However, I bring to you, family members and random people who clicked
on my link on Facebook, the full and unedited version of my scholarship
application essay. Found only here.
Enjoy.
“There are a
lot of superheroes out there. No doubt, each one of “The Avengers” is still pretty
big right now, but as far as which one with whom I would trade places, there
are several schools of thought.
1) Superman:
Superman is just that - a super man. Faster than the speed of light by some
accounts, heat/laser vision, strength, flight, and invincibility are his most
widely known superpowers. Not to mention x-ray and micro-vision. I actually gave
a speech in Public Speaking last semester on why he’s all around a great role
model for America’s youth (search, “why Batman is bad for kids” on YouTube). Without
a doubt, Superman is my favorite superhero.
2) Spiderman:
everyone who saw any of the Spiderman movies in the theater came out wanting to
pretend to shoot webs at people. I’ll admit, I actually tried (it doesn’t work,
and contrary to what your friends tell you, girls don’t find it quirky and
adorable). This guy is a struggling college student who is madly in love with
the girl next door who he could never get to pay him any attention, depending
on what story line you go with. If nothing else, he’s very relatable.
3) Iron Man:
Most everyone has thought to themselves, “Self, what it would it be like to be
a billionaire playboy with a superhero alter ego?” Tony Stark is the perfect
example! Yeah, okay, Bruce Wayne kind of has the same thing going on, but I
think Batman’s a bit overrated. Again, watch my YouTube video. Besides, Tony
Stark has a suit packed full of cool weapons and the voice of Paul Bettany to
attend to his every whim. What more could you possibly want?!
4) Lex
Luthor: Bald, rich, and the smartest man in the world. What’s not to love?
What? He’s evil? Meh, minor detail. Besides, that’s all based on your
perspective. Personally, I am a huge fan of Smallville, which chronicles
Superman’s teenage years. One thing I love about that show is Lex’s growth as a
human being. There is no defining moment which turns him to the dark side, but
rather his friendship with young Clark Kent, a boy with many secrets who
refuses to trust Lex enough to share them, drives him more or less mad (both
actual anger and a little craziness).
5) Batman: …
Ha.
In summary,
Superman is my favorite, yes, but the amount of responsibility that comes with
being invincible and faster than a speeding bullet is one I just don’t think I
could handle.
Iron Man and
Lex are also prime candidates, but Iron Man is too full of himself and Lex,
well, yes, Lex is evil. I’m not. The two don’t go together very well. Even
though we’re both bald, and he’s only evil because of Clark, but that’s a whole
other essay.
So, Spiderman
it is! He’s human with a genetic mutation, he can climb walls, he has a key to
NYC, and the ladies love him. Not to mention he saves the day, like a BOSS!”
For my
fellow scholarship hunters out there, here’s a link to this website: <http://www.scholarshipexperts.com>.
They have a lot of great scholarships to offer with simple essay topics, as you
can see.
Out.
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