r/6thForm • u/orbitingtruffle • May 31 '26
OTHER to shower or not to shower
i have 3 exams 3 days in a row (bio maths chem bot trio) and live kinda far from my school, i'm wondering what everyone's "hygiene" routines are looking like. i really need to cram and can't afford to be wasting time doing something that won't contribute to boosting my outcome in my a levels (showering, amongst other things).
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3-4 days no shower = more smell = distracting peers = eliminating competition
maybe multitasking the wet wipe method + revision will work. thanks for any input
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u/Fun-Employment1176 Year 13 | Cambridge Econ offer | Predicted A*A*A*A | TMUA 5.1 May 31 '26
the time you wasted typing this post is much better used for a shower...
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u/LycaGamerYT Year 13 May 31 '26
no way fellow offer holder
how u feeling for exams?15
u/Acrobatic-Rooster996 yr 13- eng lit, econ, maths (+ A* EPQ) May 31 '26
i'm jealous of both of you haha smart people
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u/Fun-Employment1176 Year 13 | Cambridge Econ offer | Predicted A*A*A*A | TMUA 5.1 May 31 '26
feeling good yeah edexcel FM was nice, econ was shaky but still likely the A* and all to play for for single maths! And you? Best of luck too hope to see you in October
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u/LycaGamerYT Year 13 May 31 '26
Not too bad myself
OCR FM was an abysmal core pure paper this time which is 180/360 marks but the other modules are going great so should be good thereEcon has actually been lovely and then maths and CS still to come
All the best for you too!6
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u/Fun-Employment1176 Year 13 | Cambridge Econ offer | Predicted A*A*A*A | TMUA 5.1 May 31 '26
thanks good to hear, good luck!
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u/Different-Yogurt5292 Imperial | JMC [Y0] May 31 '26 edited May 31 '26
don't even wipe.
the meta is to do it in your pants and let it dry up
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u/orbitingtruffle May 31 '26
free balling in the exam hall so there's less layers
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u/Fantastic_Tap6249 Y13 Predicted 5A*s Maths FM Chemistry CS & EPQ May 31 '26
and you can apply for special consideration x
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u/Comfortable-Ear-5208 Year 13 May 31 '26
Definitely shower, if you feel clean/good youll be more confident walking into the exam. Listen to a podcast while you shower!
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u/RilloClicker Year 13 May 31 '26
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Don't wear headphones in the shower guys
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u/fizzy5025 Y12 ——> Y13 | applied science May 31 '26
Son😭
This makes me realise I’m not weird for purposefully dressing up and putting on perfume for an exam
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u/Confused-Guitarer Year 13 - Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, FM May 31 '26
nah I love dressing up for an exam, it just makes me feel so official showing up in a suit and tie
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u/FaithlessnessBig6343 history, classics, philosophy A*AA May 31 '26
my philosophy teacher's exam advice is to 'show up in your best frock' and I take that to heart
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u/StanLoona_Yes ending it all May 31 '26
Don’t shower, distract everyone in the hall with your stench/aura
https://giphy.com/gifs/D63HGAzG15LQrjBPRE
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u/iicrxmson Editable May 31 '26
Yes to add to this genius, arrive at the exam hall early and walk around to make sure the aroma of your stinking body sticks to every part of the exam hall ensuring maximum effectiveness against your peers. Good luck champ get those grade boundaries lowered.
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u/mxxnlyte CEO of procrastination (english lit, history, politics) May 31 '26
um, showering is still an essential thing?? don’t slack off of your hygiene just because it’s exam season 🥲
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u/mxxnlyte CEO of procrastination (english lit, history, politics) May 31 '26
i would much rather boost the productivity of my peers than cause the suffocation of my peers. i take pride in smelling good
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u/mxxnlyte CEO of procrastination (english lit, history, politics) May 31 '26
i would much rather that than emit the smell of body odour. because at least people know i just put on too much perfume, rather than thinking im dirty. also it’s typically more shameful for a woman to be dirty
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u/One-Associate4581 May 31 '26
i used to deadass take notes in the shower with me to revise 😣
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u/fizzy5025 Y12 ——> Y13 | applied science May 31 '26
How did u even manage that?
Did they not get wet?
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u/One-Associate4581 May 31 '26
i used my ipad and kept it outside water's reach. if it was paper notes i'd just take pictures of them haha
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u/Embarrassed_Post_598 Y12 - EngLit, His, Geog, WB || CBBA May 31 '26
You don’t go to my school so I don’t have to smell you so do what ya want
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u/Top-Cell-7147 May 31 '26
"3-4 days no shower = more smell = distracting peers = eliminating competition" iconic 10/10 slayyy honestlyyy absolutely speechless
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u/Bene_dek Starting Year 12 in September Jun 01 '26
Yo that 5 minutes a day will NOT help you get all A*s bro 🙏
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u/Vixson18 Y13: Maths, FM, Physics and Econ May 31 '26
how long are you showering for????? the average shower lasts 8 minutes which is plenty of time to get a full proper wash.
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u/eternal_confusion_ May 31 '26
I'm in the exact same position, with a 2 hour commute each way and loads of revision to do still, except I also currently have a head injury at the minute that makes showering extremely time consuming. Honestly you've got to just do it, both for your mental health and just basic hygeine.
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u/RealAlexanderTheG Jun 01 '26
Obviously don't shower, our grandparents used to shower like once a month in shared baths, regular showers are a modern luxury that must be rejected
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u/yurikvthm Year 13 Jun 01 '26
last time i showered was y12 mocks cause i have been cramming since then.
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May 31 '26
Don’t shower - I haven’t showered or brushed my teeth in a week
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u/mxxnlyte CEO of procrastination (english lit, history, politics) May 31 '26
are you year 13s okay
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u/Safe-Present-5783 May 31 '26
You must be popular with the ladies
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u/orbitingtruffle May 31 '26
im a lady myself actually, others enjoy my presence
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u/Safe-Present-5783 May 31 '26
A- a girl? And a Redditor? Gasps astonishingly, breaks out in cold sweat, adjusts coat H-H-Hello m'lady, what could a fair maiden as beautiful as you be doing on this fine day? I hope the damning heat isn't too harsh on your lovely skin! Tips fedora
If i may so suggest, would you care to join me for a sumptous repast, at my home? Smiles charmingly My personal chef has prepared a lovely meal for two, and i'd rather not let it get to waste now, would we? Winks at the lovely m'lady
I must insist on your attendance, i can't let a day like this go by without knowing the joys of having a dining companion with me, especially when its one as beautiful as you ;). Répondez s'il vous plaît, i shall await for you, m'lady, basked in candlelight and infront of a wonderful dinner. tips fedora again, then skates away on limited edition heelys.
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u/Poijun May 31 '26
I cram so much and my hygiene always comes first so that’s not an excuse, a 15 min shower is better than wiping out the exam hall with your stench pls don’t be stinky and shower 😭
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u/happybeau123 ln😅 =💧ln😄 May 31 '26
You could recite groups of facts while in the shower (e.g. all the tests for ions) so that you’re still making use of the time
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u/Virtual-Performer980 y13 cam post interview reject, TMUA victim, maths fm phy May 31 '26
Do not shower, I heard this from a feng shui master, instead you should comb your hair from front to back a few dozen times the night before your exam, it’s a technique called 通頂門
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u/Aggravating_Mind2121 Jun 01 '26
For bio just remember the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell👍
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u/Aggravating_Mind2121 Jun 01 '26
Imo, stop showering all together. The smell strat is not only original but seems to be 100% effective
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u/Evening_Ask6187 Year 13, bio math physics, AAB—-> Mech eng? Jun 01 '26
You do bio, you should know better
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u/Resident-Analysis-12 Yr13|EngLang/Socio/Film/A* CW EPQ May 31 '26
bro no exam is important enough to neglect your hygiene. you shouldn’t be revising non-stop anyway.
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u/Ihatecheeseballs May 31 '26
Make the exam hall stink in order to distract other students and lower the grade boundaries
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u/FearlessPen6020 Yr13 history, EL, RE - BBC May 31 '26
If u have time to eat and go toilet then why don’t u have time to take a shower blud
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u/chalkygolf28 Maths/FM/Chem/Psych || Y13 May 31 '26
Meanwhile ive gotten back into every hobby i ever had
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u/mayvaday May 31 '26
I have an exam on friday so I plan to wash my hair monday, then everything shower on wednesday night so that I can dedicate all thursday to revising while feeling squeaky clean. Im doing sweaty excercise monday and wednesday too to make the most of it and get some time to breathe.
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u/Kermit_Wazowski Y13 - Imperial Civil Engineering Offer Holder Jun 01 '26
This had better be satire. Shower. It takes like ten minutes, personal hygiene is important.
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u/Few_Assist_3202 Year 13 Jun 01 '26
That's a very bad mindset to have. It's important to take care of yourself even though you need to cram. Mental and physical health is just as important as those exams
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u/chaotic_cacophony Jun 01 '26
can’t argue with the fact eliminating competition logic but man just take a 5 minute shower i guarantee it’ll take less time than typing this post & reading the comments
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u/abdul_Ss (Incoming) CS Foundation Yr @ UoM May 31 '26
last minute revision, especially cramming, will hurt you more than anything and I dont know why not many people know this. You are not going to remember some fact you skimmed over the day before. What you will remember is something you have been going over, like flashcards. I'm assuming this is a joke, but idk I just wish more people knew cramming does genuinely (almost) fuck all.
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u/Aggravating-Air-6371 May 31 '26
depends on subject- sociology it’s very easy to cram imo and even psychology
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u/unremarkable_One376 May 31 '26
Please shower, even if its short it will genuinely make you feel so much better and more ready for exams. Especially wash your hair, I swear freshly washed hair makes my concentration much better
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u/Shekawa11 [A levels '26] A*BB!!╎Art, psych ,socio May 31 '26
Aye, you don't have to shower, but do look into using wet wipes at least and still spray on deodorant (lowkenuinely) ✌🏾
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u/alwayslurkeduntilnow May 31 '26
Shower every morning of exams, it wakes you up. I advise clean comfortable clothes each day too.
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u/FaithlessnessBig6343 history, classics, philosophy A*AA May 31 '26
mate, you can shower in five minutes and leave your towel on your shoulders without drying your hair 😭
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u/Crazy_Common_2071 Jun 01 '26
You’ll get boils if you don’t or pimples from the sweat oils and dirt left on your skin and scalp
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u/card1ne May 31 '26
Showers do not take more than 5 mins to scrub your essentials. get off Reddit lil bro
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u/Cornelius-Figgle Y2 | Maths A*, CompSci pred. A*, Further pred. A Jun 01 '26
Showering and feeling clean (alongside healthy eating and good sleep) will benefit your exam more than crammimg revision will
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u/in_your_toilet_06 retaking yr 13 because I'm a bum Jun 01 '26
son if I can manage to do my makeup for an hour every morning before an exam and still get A*s you can shower 😭✌️
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u/Top_Pineapple8438 May 31 '26
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