The Middle-earth College AU meme

[galion]

The Middle-earth College Life AU meme

Congrats, you've been accepted to college / university! Or maybe you work there? Maybe you're even the President or a Dean of studies! Either way - there's classes to attend or teach, parties to go to, and fraternities/sororities to belong to. Cheer for the sports team, and don't forget about extra curricular activities.

1. Comment with a character, with a sentence or two to explain how they fit into this AU
2. Format is flexible! Action, Phones, IMs, etc. (It's a meme, do what is most fun for you!)
3. ???
4. Profit.

Shire institute of Culinary Arts: Aspiring chefs, look no further. A wide variety of specialty degrees are available, but it's best known for their potato program. Dorms are said to be "cozy", but the meal plan is next to none. The typical "freshman 15" here is expanded to the "freshman 30," but no one seems to mind.	Rivendell University and Teaching Hospital: You might know that Rivendell's medical program it top notch, but you might not know that it also has a robust music program as well. It boasts a diverse student body and easy admittance process. The dorms are next to none, with full meal plan, entertainment, and laundry service.	University of Caras Galadhon: This university is so exclusive, that only students and staff know how to even get to the campus. Needless to say, their athletic teams never have home games. Extracurricular activities include boating and archery. All dorms begin on the 10th floor.
Woodland U: Literally spelled Woodland "U" because half their applicants can't spell "university." All students are required to be on one of the athletics teams. Known for its party scene. Their rival is the nearby Erebor Trade School. It's motto is "We will endure" because many of it's students stay much longer than the usual four year plan.	Erebor Trade School: Anyone hoping to become a craftsman or jeweler aspires admittance to this school. Tuition used to be rather high before a massive campus fire and a change of administration. Remodeling is ongoing. Erebor encourages drinking, even though half its students are miners.	Gondor Military Academy: Used to be a more prestigious institution until the neighborhood appeal changed by the nearby Mt. Doom's expansion and construction. Recently subject to rumors about the president losing touch with the needs of the students.
Rohan Agricultural College: Probably the smallest and least expensive school in Middle-earth. Sister school to Gondor Military Academy, and known for its equestrian program and rural location. The dorms and meal plans here are said to be lacking.	Mt Doom College: Recently had a resurgence in numbers, Mt. Doom is known for its aggressive recruiting policy and strict dress code. Now has a campus at Orthanc, which used to be an independent institution.	Two Trees Seminary: This university can boast that it's faculty are all at the top of their fields. Known for it's idyllic location, Two Trees has a very strict moral code, but most students who enroll never leave campus. The Dormitory is located in the building simply known as "The Halls."

Comments

Legolas :: Woodland U student

[arrowpoint]

[Legolas gets good grades, which some people think is due to his father being president. In reality, he just gets good grades, no cheating involved. Captain of the archery team.]

Galion :: Woodland U student

[galion]

[Nobody knows how long Galion has been a student at Woodland U. Rumor has it he's been a student since the University opened. He's more interesting in partying than studying, and he's known as the guy to go to if you need some booze.]

Lindir :: Rivendell Resident Director

[lindir]

[Though he's known to be a bit high-strung, most people like Lindir, who takes his job seriously. This might be because he also runs the laundry service, which the students constantly abuse.]

[thebalrogslayer]

[And today someone has filled one laundry rooms machines with an overdose of something, causing bubbles to overflow and even spill out of the room.

Glorfindel, always at the heart of any trouble, has already found his way there to observe the mess as several students start a foam war, only resisting the urge to join in because he's too busy laughing. The head of sports and sports science is looking unusually scruffy, and a bag of clothes at his feet suggest that, for once, he wasn't involved in this mischief, but was simply on his way to do his own laundry when he found the mess.]

Oropher :: Woodland U, former president

[tallbeechtree]

[Now retired, Oropher founded Woodland U. Even though he's no longer president of the university, he tends to drop by often. Occasionally known for acting like he's still in charge of everything.]

Thranduil ♦ Woodland U president

[deeproots]

[Formerly the Dean, Thranduil was promoted when his father retired. It would be nepotism if Thranduil wasn't the best for the job. It's better than dealing with students directly anyway. Has, since his promotion, increased programs to better the school itself, leaving inter-school relations to the wayside.

Fuck them, who needs them? ]

[galion]

[Galion may or may not be rolling kegs passed the windows of the administrative offices. But he totally is]

sauron ♦ mt. doom college president

[aringonit]

[ Excuse you the official name of the college is Mordor College for Excellence. It just so happens it's central location is on a poorly named mountain volcano. Sauron is it's founder, president and strict lawmaker. He picks favorites to groom of course, finds the best in other schools to convince to transfer and is very willing to undermine a school into selling their board to him. ]

[lindir]

[Ring Ring Ring (don't get too excited it's just the phone.)]

Samwise Gamgee ♦ Shire student

[keepgoing]

[ hullo world, third year Shire culinary student here. Major contributor to the community garden, likely to take over if offered, but no sir he won't ask for the honor. Excels at soups, not so great at unleavened breads. ]

Fingon | we aren't actually sure

[goldenplaits]

[Started out at Erebor, but switched to Gondor for his major and currently is a TA at Caras Galadhon, but that doesn't stop him from hanging out at every university that any member of his rather extensive family is enrolled at or works at...

So you'll probably find him in the cafeteria or common rooms or library of your own university just as likely in his home place.]

Glorfindel

[thebalrogslayer]

A - teacher

[Head of sports and sports science at Rivendell (graduate of Gondolin), Glorfindel is always on the run. In theory he runs some theoretical classes, there's even a classroom with his name on it; in practice trying to keep him indoors is like caging a bird. Unsurprisingly, he's a student favourite, and also known as something of a party crasher (though he tends to become the life of any party he does crash). As far as anyone can tell he's an expert in every sport known to man, although those who know him well might have noticed that he's very good at making surprisingly accurate guesses.

Those who know him well might also be aware that he's charismatic and shrewd, but also kind. He's not a soft touch, but those students with genuine extenuating circumstances will find him on their sides.]

B - student

[Glorfindel is that boy that everyone wants to hate but they can't. Popular, smart and athletic, he's always on the go and surrounded by a large group of friends. Against all the odds, he's also a genuinely nice person, never one to isolate anyone (which perhaps explains his large group of friends). Unfortunately, there's a touch of mischief in him, and if you fall foul of a prank, Glorfindel is often to blame.]

Bilbo Baggins | Shire Culinary Institute

[sodonewithyourshit]

[A. Exchange teacher at Erebor, the first and ONLY exchange teacher to come out of the Shire Institute EVER. Possibly tricked into doing so by Gandalf

or

B. Retired from teaching at the Shire, currently doing part-time teaching job as a second career at Rivendale.]

[minetobear]

Frodo waited until Bilbo was done with his class before peeking his head into the room. He smiled warmly at his uncle, a hint of mischief in his eyes. He might have been up to something. Perhaps. Either way, he hoped his surprise to his uncle was a good one.

"Professor Baggins?"

Nerdanel :: Multiple Options Below!

[sculptor_of_aman]

A: [Nerdanel is an upperclassman at Erebor Trade School, majoring in art and design. She routinely gets high marks for her sculptures and many can be seen dotting the campus. She also participates in a number of extracurricular activities and on-campus learning communities, but enjoys visiting her friends at other colleges on weekends and breaks!]

B: [Several thousand years later, Nerdanel is a dean at Erebor Trade School by virtue of being older than pretty much EVERYONE ELSE THERE. Got an issue? She's there to help!]

[lightcatcher]

[See the thing about Mirkwood parties is that there's always a couch somewhere that everyone else refuses to sit on. We wonder why.

Couldn't be the couple sitting more or else on top of each other and probably discussing the contents of a recent lecture on working a specific metal into a specific kind of stone.]

Celebrían :: Choose Below!

[westboundwounded]

A: [A star pupil and student ambassador at University of Caras Galadhon, she double-majors in literature and political science. She is planning an exchange year at Rivendell University, and also works with a student exchange with Woodland U.]

B: [She doubles as an admissions officer and residence director for Rivendell University, she is married to the university president. Prospective student? She'll guide you through admissions. New student? She'll help you with orientation. Housing issues? She can resolve them.]

I suddenly have the urge to give him a bitty account B

[huntingorcs]

Nana? [ Tap tap tap at your door, there is an adolescent who is probably in trouble. Again. Tapping apologetically at the door and hoping reeeeeeeeeal hard you aren't there ]

Amroth :: Choose Below!

[silvanking]

A: [Part of the engineering program at University of Caras Galadhon, young Amroth has dreams of being an architect and studying ecofriendly housing and city planning.]

B: Dean of the College of Engineering at University of Caras Galadhon, he also works closely with an exchange program with Woodland U and is working to create a combined learning community between the two schools, even though they have historically held a long-standing friendly rivalry.]

B.

[itisourfight]

[ Tauriel did not work as hard as she did at Woodland U to be considered "good enough" to be considered for a spot in the exchange program with Caras Galadhon, but it was made very clear to her that she would be a fool not to accept this opportunity, and it cannot be denied that she has long been curious about this place.

It is with mixed feelings that she enters Amroth's office, equal parts pridefully protective of where she is from and eagerly curious about where she has arrived. ]

Varda

[lady_of_the_stars]

[The world's pre-eminent expert in astronomy and cosmology, she's a tenured professor at Two Trees, or perhaps just a guest lecturer at your favorite institution! She leads a summer internship every year for the brightest pupils, and they say that the small program is very competitive!]

Celebrian | Rivendell University

[silvergift]

[Celebrían is an average student with a performing arts major. She has a full scholarship (though not for a lack of means) and a dorm on campus as well as an apartment off. Much of her free time is spent wandering the ground though, practicing any music she's given in the aim of nailing a part in non-school related shows.]

[shortesthighking]

[Surprise, Bri, one of your cousins has come to lecture on poli sci and has decided to visit.

Knock knock]

Gimli | Woodland U

[gloinul]

[Gimli is probably one of the only Dwarf students at Woodland U and definitely the only Dwarf transfer from the University of Caras Galadhon in the history of either school. He'd gone to Erebor Trade for a few years but he transferred to UCG because of the Dean. After that, he went to Woodland U for his Master's in Geology.

And also the soccer team. He's a really good goalie.]

[arrowpoint]

[Legolas is just coming back from Archery practice, as is evident by the bow and quiver, when he spots his Gimli. He offers a broad smile.]

I am glad to see you have not yet again transferred schools, my friend.

Kíli | Woodland U

[youngestone]

[Look they have an amazing archery team, okay? That's why he's here. He's going for a degree in history, but he's at WU for the archery.

And the rumors of this place being a hell of a party school]

Fingon | Two Trees Seminary

[shortesthighking]

[He's officially a poli sci graduate student at TTS, but he's hopping from university to university on a lecture series right now. You'll find Fingon at any school not Mt. Doom]

Faramir | Gondor Military Academy

[theywhowait]

[ You know how there's always That guy doesn't want to be where he is but is REALLY GOOD at his classes anyway? Yeah. Faramir is that guy. He's following big bro's footsteps, and doing his best, because he always tries his hardest, but really, if he'd been given a choice he'd have gone to Rivendell or Caras Galadhon or Rohan. He's also got a not-so-secret crush on a girl in Rohan. Writes little love notes that he never sends, sends her roses anonymously on Valentines, that sort of thing ]

[beleg]

[Beleg's a wandering lecturer ever since Doriath U closed doors. He travels from university to university (excepting Mt. Doom), and no one has been able to persuade him to stay for more than a few semesters at a time. Today he's watching one of the archery classes at Gondor Military Academy, one of many.]

Maglor | the homeless bum

[bythewaves]

[ A long time ago, he was an up and coming student in the Two Trees Seminary, and everyone was sure he was going to be the Next Big Thing in music. And then Things happened and he dropped off the face of the earth, and no one knows where he's gone. But every now and then, there's a homeless guy on a street corner, and man but the guy can play ]

[shortesthighking]

[Hi cousin.

Have your favorite cousin walking up to you on the corner. In Quenya:]

Your brother misses you.

Erestor | Rivendell's long suffering Dictator imean Administrator

[asinglebook]

[ If something needs doing in Rivendell, you ask Erestor. If you want to know how something works, you ask Erestor. Payroll disputes, Employment questions, he seems to have his fingers in every pie. But beware, if your questions are stupid (and let's face it, to Erestor, all questions are stupid), you may get glared at and your coursework may get mysteriously heavier. ]

[thebalrogslayer]

[Glorfindel knocks, but as ever doesn't wait for an answer before swanning inside. He bears a tray with tea and cake, but also, surprisingly, a pile of paperwork.]

Have you left your den at all today? It's not good for you to sit inside all day, you know.

Elladan | Rivendell U

[huntingorcs]

[ The son of the Head Doctor, Elladan and his twin appear to have had life set out for them. Which isn't to say that they don't work hard, but they are more likely to be found partying hard, instead. Seniors now, both twins are as like to be off campus on work-experience gigs as on, and nurse a bitter bitter rivalry with Mt Doom students after some of them insulted their mother.

TA

[eastofanduin]

[ Cannestad is just thankful he was able to make it in for grad school, honestly. The only Undergrad he could afford to attend isn't.... particularly well known for it's academics, and Rivendell only accepts the best in its med school graduate students.

At least the ones it lets in on full scholarship.

Which is part of why he is sitting here now, "work-study" as a TA for the intermediate undergrad healing classes and squinting at the young gentleman in the back who very much is not in his class. A quick run through the roll makes it easy to identify the culprit. Honestly, the Elrondion twins were seniors, one would have though they had outgrown this sort of behavior.

He starts to write up the introductory notes on the board before stopping mid-sentence and turning around. It was much more fun to let them think they got away with it, first. ]

Elladan. If you would be so kind to as remind your brother that the TA sections for this course are mandatory, I would duly appreciate it. He had one unexcused absence, and this is it.

Haldir | University of Caras Galadhon student

[lorienguide]

[Not only is he attending the most exclusive school around, but both his brothers are, too. His grades are pretty average, but he's in every available extracurricular, excelling most in orienteering and archery. He goes off-campus a lot to see what students of the nearby schools are up to these days.]

[arrowpoint]

[Legolas is coming out of a classroom at Woodland U when he spots Haldir.]

Haldir! I am glad to see you here again. How do things fare at CGU?

Caranthir | Two Trees stuck forever in the Halls

[grumpycatanthir]

[ So someone was supposed to graduate long ago but is still there, the eternal student. Rumor has it, he quit his first course and vanished. He popped up in Thargelion TAFE for a while, and then rumor has it he was spotted in Doriath U before it closed, and now he's back in Two Trees as if he never left. Eternally grouchy, he's the Hall Monitor on his floor, and if he doesn't like you (he doesn't like anyone, really) he might demand a 'tax' - beer or skittles are appropriate payment. ]

Beren | Time traveller or Ghost from Doriath U imean

[erchamion]

[ Doriath U was once the biggest and best University in Beleriand - and then following a suspicious series of attempted mergers and hostile takeovers it abruptly closed, its staff and students scattered all over, finding places in other universities or heading out into the wider world. People still whisper about what actually happened.

But hey, meet the Janitor. He used to work there, long ago. He might have some stories to tell (rumor has it his wife's a real babe) ]