Back to School Wallpapers (College/University Edition)

As August draws to a close, and September lurks just around the corner, college/university students all around the country (and quite possibly the world) are getting ready for new, fall-semester classes. Since I'm sure there's plenty of students who are excited to start classes or get back into campus life, it seems like a good idea to put up some back to school wallpapers.

Unfortunately, it's actually quite a bit harder to find back to school wallpapers than I thought. Cursory searches showed very little that I could actually use! :O So, while we are one short of my usual 5 minimum high definition wallpapers today, I think we'll be able to manage, right? :P

Check out the wallpapers below!

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Wednesday Music - School of Rock

Many movie-goers will remember the movie that came out a considerable time ago by the name of School of Rock, starring Jack Black as a comical, totally-not-serious teacher that fills in for a teacher during his/her absence (frankly, I can't remember). After realizing they're a total bore, he whips out the instruments and molds them into rock 'n roll prodigies.

I'm sure the movie made a decent amount of money, and it was an all-around enjoyable movie (which isn't too hard with the lovable Jack Black). Watch it, enjoy it, and if you really liked it that much, then use one of these School of Rock high definition wallpapers!

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Skyrim - Winterhold Mage's College

For those of you who are unaware (and not a part of the gaming community at all, if you are indeed unaware), Skyrim is the fifth installment to the huge Elder Scrolls fantasy game series, one of Bethesda's famous non-linear open-world RPGs (click here for my previous post with a Skyrim wallpaper).

The following high definition wallpapers are of the school for those who wish to learn magic, the Mage's College in Winterhold. You can talk to a few people here, students and teacher alike, who will let you in on some secrets of all types of spellcasting (for gold, of course).

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From afar.

Dramatic effect

The tower, and the pillar of light

Enter if you wish

A beacon of magic

Harry Potter - Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Fans of the Harry Potter series can definitely appreciate today's theme, which is the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There's even some house-specific wallpapers for your desktop, to show your House colors and mascot with pride (though pride is more for Gryffindors; I'm a Ravenclaw).

For non-fans of the book series, the Hogwarts school is a school for magical children in the Harry Potter book series, written by J.K. Rowling in the U.K. She has made a massive fortune thanks to the series and its merchandise, including 8 full-length, huge-release films, almost all of which have broken records.

Though, if by this time you haven't read the Harry Potter series, you've been missing out on so much.

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Mischief managed.

Battle of Hogwarts.

The gates open.

Gryffindor, proud and brave

Hufflepuff, fun and silly

Ravenclaw, serious and wise

Slytherin, cunning and devious

Monday Fun-day: Sketch Wallpapers

I am quite fond of the "sketch" type of art in all sorts of artwork, so it is only fitting that I at least give one of the Monday Fun-day themes to sketched wallpapers. Below are some that were drawn in pencil, pen, and even on a computer program. Once, back when I was a student in high school, I took an art class and most of what I made was sketched, haha.

Also, if you pay attention, you Whovians out there can catch a great wallpaper for fans of the series. ;D

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Wednesday Music #14: Jimmy Eat World

"Jimmy Eat World is an American alternative rock band from Mesa, Arizona, that formed in 1993. The band is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jim Adkins, guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch and drummer Zach Lind.

Jimmy Eat World has released seven studio albums, the last six featuring the current lineup. The band originally formed with a punk rock sound, first releasing a demo tape in 1993, followed by their first EP in 1994, titled One, Two, Three, Four. Their debut self-titled album (1994) was released with current guitarist Linton singing most of the lead vocals on the album. Jimmy Eat World released both their second and third albums through Capitol Records, with Static Prevails (1996) featuring their first single "Rockstar". The critically acclaimed Clarity (1999) contained the single "Lucky Denver Mint", which was featured in the film Never Been Kissed and went on to garner a cult following." -Wikipedia

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Tuesday Girls #14: Game Gurrrlz

I thought it would be a great idea to combine two very awesome things: gorgeous women, and videogames. Game characters are quite awesome already, as they can allow us to fill the shoes of whatever role we want -- and it's even better when that character is hot! Check out the high definition wallpapers below for some gorgeous game girls.

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Badass and tough -- don't get in her way.

A bit like an angel.

Dedicated warrior woman

A whole new meaning for "light armor"

...and, of course, the hottest: Lara Croft, Tomb Raider.

Monday Fun-Day #14: Movies

Movies seem to play a huge role in modern society, shaping the way many minds see the world and the people in it -- but how, or even to what extent exactly, is debated. Movies can be art forms, whether they are purely for entertainment or thought-provoking.

The intellectual elite down to the working class revere movies, making them a frequent occasion. So if we are so into movies, why not have a movie wallpaper to go with it? Check out the high definition movie wallpapers below to get something you like. Enjoy!

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28 Days Later

Tron Legacy

V for Vendetta

300

Repo! The Genetic Opera

Sunday Landscapes #8: Canyons

It's time to pay tribute to the awesome, beautiful structures that are canyons with some of these high definition wallpapers. Canyons are usually formed when monolithic glaciers unlike any we have seen in ages carved paths through the ground when they scraped across it. Rivers can also erode the landscape, making it so that a small river bed lies at the bottom of many canyons.

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Saturday Quotes #10: Words to Live By

"We could always use a little guidance in our lives. In fact, most people seem to need a lot of guidance (and don't be afraid to admit that you might be one of those people)! So this Saturday, we continue along on the Words to Live By series, which brings great quotes to inspire, intrigue, and innervate both old masters and young students." ~from Words to Live By

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