What are the most common funny university exam stories?

One common type is misreading the question. Like thinking a 'describe' question is an 'explain' one and writing a whole different answer. Another is when people make really silly spelling mistakes that change the meaning entirely. For example, writing 'dessert' instead of 'desert' in a geography exam when talking about arid regions.

Sure. One time in my math exam, a guy next to me was so nervous that he started to sing a math formula under his breath as if it was a song. It was really hilarious and made me chuckle during the exam.

One time, an invigilator was checking IDs and he mixed up two students who looked a bit similar. He made one student sit in the wrong seat for a while before realizing his mistake. It was quite funny as the students were very confused at first.

I heard of a candidate who got so into answering a question that he started to talk out loud without realizing it. The invigilators had to gently remind him to be quiet. He was so embarrassed but it was really a funny moment for the other candidates who witnessed it. His intense focus made him forget his surroundings for a while.

Haunted buildings are very common. Old dormitories, abandoned classrooms or storages often feature in these stories. For example, people might hear unexplained noises coming from them.

A common horror story is the high cost of living near the university. Students often find that accommodation, food, and other necessities are much more expensive than they expected. It puts a lot of financial strain on them and their families.

One of the most common elements is when the exam content doesn't match what was taught in class or what students prepared for. It could be that the professor decides to focus on a very small, overlooked part of the curriculum. Also, technical issues can be a big part of horror stories. Like if there are problems with the test software or if the room is too noisy or uncomfortable to concentrate properly.

One of the funniest stories was when a group of engineering students built a huge catapult as part of a project. But instead of using it for the intended purpose, they decided to launch watermelons across the campus field. It was chaos but super funny. The campus security was chasing them while watermelons were flying everywhere.

In an AP Chemistry exam, a student brought a snack in thinking he could munch on it during the break. But he got so hungry during the exam that he forgot it was an exam and just opened the snack right there. The crinkling sound of the wrapper was so loud in the quiet room. The proctor had to go over and gently remind him that it wasn't break time yet. It was a really comical moment.

There was this guy who thought it was a great idea to use his smartwatch to cheat. He programmed all the key points into it. But during the exam, the watch started beeping with notifications he forgot to turn off. The whole class stared at him as he frantically tried to stop it, and of course, the teacher noticed too.