What are the most common college app horror stories?

Probably the most common is the unfair grader. Some professors grade based on personal feelings rather than the actual quality of work.

The most common college apartment horror stories often revolve around shared living situations. Roommates can be a source of horror. For instance, a roommate who doesn't clean up after themselves, leaving dirty dishes everywhere or not taking out the trash. This can lead to an unhygienic and unpleasant living environment. Another common one is when there are issues with the heating or cooling system. In winter, the heater might break down, leaving students freezing in their rooms, or in summer, the AC not working, making it unbearably hot.

Theft can be a common horror story at college parties. With so many people around and everyone distracted by the party atmosphere, it's easy for someone to steal wallets, phones or other valuable items. Then there are the stories of people getting locked in or out of buildings during the party. It can be really frightening, especially if it's a large, unfamiliar building and there's no immediate help available.

Another common horror story is the dormitory problems. Like having a broken heater in the middle of winter or a malfunctioning air conditioner in summer. It's really hard to live in such uncomfortable conditions while trying to study.

Unexpected questions are common. For example, questions that are way out of the scope of normal prep. This can catch students off - guard.

A really bad type is the roommate who brings in unwanted guests all the time. It makes you feel like you don't have any privacy or control over your living space. And sometimes these guests can be rowdy or disrespectful too.

The most common hilarious horror story has to be the catfishing situations. You know, where someone pretends to be someone they're not. I heard of a case where a woman thought she was talking to a wealthy businessman. They talked for weeks, and when they finally met, he was just a broke student trying to impress her. Also, bad communication skills can lead to some funny situations. I once had a date where the guy only talked in movie quotes. It was really strange.

A very common horror story is about the roommate with bad hygiene. They don't wash themselves or their clothes regularly. It makes the dorm smell awful. Then there's the roommate who is always borrowing things and never returns them. It can be small things like a pen or bigger things like a laptop charger. And some roommates are just too clingy. They follow you everywhere and don't give you any personal space.

Another common horror story is the inconsiderate roommate. For example, they use the other person's things without asking. One of my classmates had a roommate who used his shampoo, conditioner and even his towel without permission.

Many students experience the horror of co - signing loans. A student's parents might co - sign a loan thinking it's the best way to help their child through college. But if the student fails to make payments, the co - signer is on the hook. There are cases where parents have had their retirement savings or homes at risk because of co - signed college loans that the student couldn't pay back.