10 Universities With Interesting Exam Superstitions

University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

At the University of Cambridge, students partake in the tradition of walking backward around the Great Court of Trinity College the night before their exams. 

University of Tokyo, Japan

In Japan, students at the University of Tokyo often carry small statues of owls, known as "fukurou," during exam season. 

University of Sydney, Australia

At the University of Sydney, it is a common belief that wearing mismatched socks during exams brings good luck. 

University of Texas at Austin, United States

Students at the University of Texas at Austin engage in the tradition of rubbing the statue of George Washington's nose on campus before exams. 

University of Cape Town, South Africa

In South Africa, students at the University of Cape Town perform a unique ritual of jumping into the Jamie Plaza fountain on campus after their final exams. 

University of Salamanca, Spain

At the University of Salamanca, students have a tradition of wearing a red ribbon around their wrists during exams. 

University of Delhi, India

At the University of Delhi, it is believed that touching the feet of a statue of Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, before entering the exam hall, will bring success 

University of Buenos Aires, Argentina

In Argentina, students at the University of Buenos Aires carry a red balloon to their exams. 

University of Otago, New Zealand

At the University of Otago, students often wear a particular item of clothing known as the "Lucky Undies" during exams.  

University of Nairobi, Kenya

In Kenya, students at the University of Nairobi have a tradition of pouring libations on campus trees during exams. 

Download Latest GK & Current Affairs Books, Study Notes, & More...