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7 Movie Characters You'd Love To Guest-Lecture At Your School, And The Classes They'd Teach

If I was in charge of all these events, who would I have chosen?

Madelyn Neal

Sep 25, 2018

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7 Movie Characters You'd Love To Guest-Lecture At Your School, And The Classes They'd Teach

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As I was walking home from class one day, I noticed Miami's announcements for a lecture series that was coming up, featuring none other than Ice-T. This made me wonder: If I was in charge of all these events, who would I have chosen? So, I turned to some of my favorite young adult movies and picked seven of my favorites and then imagined what they would teach me and my fellow RedHawks.

1. “More Than A Muggle” with Hermione Granger

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Hermione was a fighter for equal rights for all! If you really go deep down the rabbit hole, you'll realize that there is a lot about the Death Eaters that was similar to the Nazis. So it only seems natural that Hermione would bring open-mindedness and tolerance to Miami!

2. Matilda’s “An Introduction to Teleportation”

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She is hands down my favorite Roald Dahl character, and I think with her superior brain powers, a lecture from her would prove one of the most magical in Miami's history.

3. “Never Say Die and Other Codes of Honor” With all of the Goonies

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This was one of my favorite movies as a kid, but what I absolutely loved most was how strict the rules of a Goonie were and how they seemed to live by their own culture. All I know is, if Chuck or Mike were coming to campus, you can bet I'd want to be in the front row so I could be a Goonie too!

4. “What Brings Us Together Today” by Vizzini

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Buttercup certainly had her share of adventures, but I could totally imagine Vizzini as a traveling speaker. Although, most of his speech would probably revolve around how much of a genius he thinks he is, so maybe it wouldn't be the most educational. Inconceivable!

5. “How To Figure Out Who Your Dad Really Is” by Sophie Sheridan

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If Sophie didn't burst into song in the middle of her speech, I'd expect an immediate refund!

6. “Practical Magic and the Impracticality of Men” by Gillian and Sally Owens

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I would really be excited to hear about all the spells that these two witchy sisters could teach. And what's more, though they sure have bad taste in men, they DEFINITELY know how to get back at them!

7. “The Makings of a Successful Heist” with Debbie (and Danny because I'm still not convinced he's dead) Ocean

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Who better than the Ocean siblings to teach us how to find the art, steal the art, plant the art and frame anyone who they have previous beef with!

Who would you invite on campus if you had the choice? I think any of these seven would make for some really fun guest speakers! So all I have to say is, make it happen Miami!

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7 Movie Characters You'd Love To Guest-Lecture At Your School, And The Classes They'd Teach

If I was in charge of all these events, who would I have chosen?

1. “More Than A Muggle” with Hermione Granger

2. Matilda’s “An Introduction to Teleportation”

3. “Never Say Die and Other Codes of Honor” With all of the Goonies

4. “What Brings Us Together Today” by Vizzini

5. “How To Figure Out Who Your Dad Really Is” by Sophie Sheridan

6. “Practical Magic and the Impracticality of Men” by Gillian and Sally Owens

7. “The Makings of a Successful Heist” with Debbie (and Danny because I'm still not convinced he's dead) Ocean

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3. Thank you for letting me vent to you for hours about anything and basically being my personal therapist.

4. Thank you for ordering pizza with me at 2 in the morning.

5. Thank you for all the movie days when we don’t feel like moving.

6. Thank you for being my workout buddy everyday.

7. Thank you for sharing your closets with me.

8. Thank you for taking naps with me at random hours during the day.

9. Thank you for cleaning our home with me when we absolutely need to.

10. Thank you for all the rides when it’s late and you don’t want me to walk home alone in the dark.

11. Thank you for studying with me in our kitchen when we didn't want to go the library.

12. Thank you for making dinner with me.

13. Thank you for helping with my hair, makeup and outfit every time we go out.

14. Thank you for taking countless ugly pictures with me.

15. Thank you for not judging me when I go too long without showering.

16. Thank you for making our apartment feel like a second home.

17. Thank you for being there through all of our boy troubles.

18. Thank you for giving me a hug when I feel homesick.

19. Thank you for getting excited with me when one of us gets a good grade on an exam.

20. Thank you for still being my friend and not judging me when I say or do dumb things.

21. Thank you for telling me what I should do when I am sick.

22. Thank you for dancing horribly with me everywhere we go.

23. Thank you for staying up super late with me when we aren’t tired or can’t sleep.

24. Thank you for being super weird with me.

25. Thank you for all the unforgettable college memories.

26. And most of all, thank you for being the best friends a girl could have.

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18. "I can watch Netflix for like 20 minutes and then go back to studying."

19. "I shouldn’t have watched Netflix."

20. "You have to study now!"

The "Happiest Place on Earth" has a lot of characters with some pretty great advice.

Remember you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine. — Snow White

The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it. — Rafiki

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