Hazing is quite common. Seniors might make juniors do demeaning tasks like cleaning their boots with a toothbrush. It's humiliating and scary for the new cadets.
The strict discipline can also be a source of horror. There are tales of cadets being made to stand at attention for hours in the hot sun without any water. The physical strain and the fear of collapsing were real concerns for those students. This extreme form of discipline made military school seem like a nightmare for some.
One common one is getting lost in a new, big school. It can be really scary when you're trying to find your classes and you keep ending up in the wrong hallways. It makes you feel so alone and panicked.
Well, having to deal with difficult patients during clinical rotations can be a horror story. There was a student who was verbally abused by a patient just because he was a medical student. The patient didn't trust him and shouted at him in front of the whole ward.
Probably the most common is the fear of hurting patients. Dental students are still learning, and they might accidentally cause pain during procedures like root canals or extractions. For example, I knew a student who gave a patient too much anesthesia in a nerve - block, which made the patient's face numb for a long time, causing distress.
Another is the lack of resources. Teachers may have to teach a large class with very few textbooks or teaching aids. For example, a science teacher might not have enough equipment for students to do proper experiments. It's frustrating for both the teacher and the students.
There are also stories about the stress of the curriculum. Students having to study long hours and still not feeling fully prepared for exams, like having to cram a huge amount of medical knowledge in a short time and then being tested rigorously.
Ghosts are very common. Like the spirits of students or teachers who died on campus. Another element is old, abandoned places in the school such as basements or attics. These places are often seen as spooky and are the settings for many horror stories.
Financial mismanagement can also lead to horror stories. The school might suddenly increase the tuition fee without proper explanation. And then cut down on important services like extracurricular activities or proper teaching resources. This leaves students and their parents feeling cheated and frustrated.
The cut - throat nature of the legal field even in law school is also often mentioned. There's a lot of backstabbing. For instance, in a moot court competition, some students would steal others' research ideas to make their own arguments better, which is really unethical.
Dark and isolated places like basements or empty classrooms are common. For example, an old storage room in the basement where things seem to move on their own.
One common element is the haunted location within the school, like an old basement or attic. Another is the presence of strange apparitions or unexplained noises.