10 Moments That Make You Feel Way Too Adult For A Broke College Student
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10 Moments That Make You Feel Way Too Adult For A Broke College Student

College has a weird way of making you feel like an infant and grown adult at the same time.

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10 Moments That Make You Feel Way Too Adult For A Broke College Student
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The 18-23 age range is that weird time period where you're not really an adult but at the same time you are. Here are 10 cringe-worthy moments that make you feel like an adult.

1. When you call and make your own doctor's appointment.

I will be 29 and still want my mom to make my appointments.

2. When you decided you like Paper-mate black pens better than Pilot black pens.

"They're just smoother!"

3. When you have to buy your own toilet paper.

So... this stuff doesn't just magically replenish itself?

4. When you get sick at college.

And mom isn't there to make you soup and get you meds ):

5. When you have to memorize your social security number.

Confession: I still haven't done this...

6. When you have to call maintenance.

"Hi uh yes, our shower won't drain. Please help."

7. When you have to sign a lease (even when your parents co-sign).

It's exciting to live off-campus –– it's not so exciting to have to buy your own furniture and pay for ~utilities~

8. When you have to fix your own car problem.

Where is a dad when you need one?

9. When you start really liking candles.

This can't be just me.

10. When you travel alone.

Will you make the plane on time? Will you get through the security check? Will you have to sit by some weird guy?

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