Most of us have already started to expose ourselves to the harsh realities of the real world. And once you’ve crossed that line, it’s hard to go back because you’ve intertwined yourself in responsibilities and commitments you can’t back out of. You’ve seen the world and you can’t un-see it.

Here are just 10 of the reasons why growing up sucks:

1. It's not as fun as you thought it'd be.

You probably thought being in your late teens - early 20's meant living hella happy with a nice education and your own little apartment and having your life already set out. But nope; the only expectation that was met was your age.

2. Paying bills.

Every time you get a bill in the mail, an angel dies.

3. Schoolwork gets harder.

You're obviously going to start with upper division courses, which mean more research papers, more application to the field, more readings... just kill me now.

4. The pressure is on to start looking for a JOB.

Graduation is so close and what comes after graduation is either graduate school or a job. Or you can always go back to living with your parents and chill (HA!).

5. The real world is creeping up on you.

You know you need to start applying for jobs, people around you are getting engaged and having kids, and you're here still eating Lunchables.

6. You won't have the comfort of being with college guidance.

If you think about it, college is kind of like the last exit in San Diego before Mexico that says, "Last USA Exit".

7. Your sorority / fraternity days are almost over aka no more date parties, philanthropies, Monday meetings...

It wasn't all fun, but it was fun. Alum status, I'm coming for you.

8. Wrinkles.

The fact that they are irreversible totally makes it better.

9. You get tired really early at night.

*yawns* "I'm tired." *checks time, 8:47 p.m.*

10. You want others who are younger than you to get their lives together so you can be on the same level, but you also want them to live their freshmen / sophomore years the right way.

You're too old for messing around and wasting time, but still too young to do more adult things.

Growing up is something we all have to deal with one way or another. Right now, take the uncomfortable situations as testing the waters. Once the water feels nice and warm, trust yourself in handling the waves.