Don't get me wrong, having a summer birthday can be pretty sweet at times. But, like anything else, it doesn't come without it's cons.

1. Growing up, you never were able to celebrate at school

Unless, you were blessed with a teacher that let students celebrate “half-birthdays” in class. I’m forever thankful for you, Mrs. Ellis.

2. Once grown up, you still can’t celebrate like you would at school

Being in college and having a summer birthday is a whole new form of torture.

3. Ice Cream Melts Faster

This is a significant problem that receives little attention when party planning.

4. People forget about your birthday all together

You’ve never counted on Facebook more than on this day.

5. Beach Towels seem to be a recurring present from year to year

*Add it to the pile*

6. You will probably have to work

Most college kids know the grind of working a summer job, but when it’s your birthday?!

7. Humidity can kill your b-day wish of having a good hair day

Expectation = Blake Lively waves…. Reality = Hermione Granger

8. A Birthday Sunburn

Come on man.

9. Shaving your legs

Tedious, but necessary.

10. Significantly higher risk of a Tornado, Hurricane, or other severe weather kill joy

And to think that other people think April showers are a birthday downer…

11. Heat Stroke

If the other struggles weren’t real enough, you could literally die from being outside on your birthday.