One horror story is getting a really mean roommate. A freshman had a roommate who would steal their food, use their personal stuff without asking, and even play loud music in the middle of the night when the freshman was trying to study or sleep.
A lot of freshmen have horror stories related to getting lost on campus. There was a freshman who was late for their first class because they couldn't find the building. They ran around in panic, asked several people but still got more and more confused. By the time they finally found the classroom, the class had already started and all eyes were on them, which was really embarrassing and a horror for a new college student.
Another story could be about the horrible professors. There was this freshman who had a professor who was extremely strict about attendance. Even if you were just a few minutes late, he would mark you absent. And his grading was so tough that most of the students in the class were failing, which was really scary for a freshman who was just starting college life.
Social problems also play a big role. For example, being bullied or excluded by other students. Some freshmen enter college with high hopes of making great friends but end up being left out. It can be a really tough and 'horrible' experience. Also, problems with campus facilities. If the dormitory has a lot of problems like no hot water or broken air - conditioning, it can make the freshman's life miserable.
One consequence is health problems. For example, alcohol poisoning can be deadly. Another is getting into trouble with the law. If a freshman is caught drunk and disorderly, they could face fines or even jail time.
A college professor horror story that comes to mind is one who had a very biased grading system. He favored students who shared his same views and would give them much higher grades than those who had different opinions. This was really unfair for those students who were trying hard but had different academic perspectives.
One horror story is about a strange noise. A student in the dorm would always hear scratching at night. It seemed to come from the wall. He thought it might be rats at first, but the noise was too rhythmic. Eventually, he found out that the previous tenant had carved some words into the wall and the old paint was slowly peeling off, which made that spooky sound.
One horror story is when a student was asked a really difficult question about a complex theory right at the start. The student froze and couldn't answer at all. It threw off their whole interview and they felt so embarrassed.
A girl moved into her college apartment. As she was unpacking, she noticed that there were small holes in the walls. Later that night, she heard scurrying sounds. Turns out there were mice living in the walls. It was terrifying for her as she was afraid of rodents. She had to call the maintenance immediately to deal with it, but she couldn't sleep well for several days until the problem was resolved.
Freshmen also often face the challenge of adjusting to living with roommates. There could be differences in habits like sleeping schedules or cleanliness. But through communication and compromise, they learn valuable life skills. One freshman I knew had a roommate who was a night owl, but they worked out a system where they both respected each other's needs.
I heard a story where a roommate was really noisy at night. He would play loud music and talk on the phone late into the night. This made it impossible for his roommate to study or sleep well. The situation got so bad that the affected roommate had to move out in the middle of the semester.
One positive experience is attending campus events. There are often concerts, festivals, and guest lectures. For instance, a music concert on campus can be a great way for freshmen to unwind and meet new people who share their love for music. It creates a sense of community within the college.
During spring break, my friends and I stayed at a beach house. We heard a really spooky moan coming from the attic. We all huddled together, too scared to go check. After a while, we mustered the courage and found out it was just a seagull that had gotten trapped up there. The way it flapped around in the dark made it seem like a horror movie scene at first. It was so funny when we realized what it was.