The alarm clock goes off and I grab my shower gel and shampoo. I hop into the shower and turn on the tap. I'm on autopilot as warm water pours over me, waking me up.
Five minutes into my shower, just as I start rinsing the lather from my hair, I feel a sudden chill. The water is turning from warm to cold. I try to turn the tap to its hottest setting but nothing happens. There's no choice but to rinse off in freezing cold water.
British autumn is officially here: the temperature dropped to 8 degrees Celsius last week. A hot shower is an important step to help you stay warm. I try to take my shower as soon as I roll out of bed.
But a lot of other people do this, too.
There are eight showers in my boarding house to cater for 80 girls. We can use the showers at any time except between midnight and 6am.
But often there will be a long queue of students waiting to shower just before school starts. They wait for the chance to use one of the three showers which are known for having the steadiest supply and warmest water, even on the coldest days.