Although I am 21 years old and a soon to be senior in college, people often mistake me for a senior in high school. I like to say I’m aging gracefully but it has quickly become annoying. There have been moments that seem to be on repeat and I’m sure I’m not the only one experiencing them.

I can only imagine what it will be like if I ever decide to go to a bar or even find myself in a professional setting. If you’re a fellow baby face, know that you’re not alone, and for those that look your age, enjoy these misfortunes.

1. “Where’s your mother?”

Being an adult means making your own doctor appointments and going alone. When I first began doing this I went to my local clinic for an annual checkup. I signed in, filled out forms, and waited patiently for my turn. When the nurse finally called my name, I followed her into a room where I would have blood taken out. It was pretty standard until she turned around, saw me, looked around the hall and asked, “Where’s your mother?” I replied confused, “My mother? I’m an adult.” The nurse, like many others before her, had mistaken me for an adolescent who needed to be accompanied.

2. Getting stopped by truancy police.

As your typical college student, I cherish my sleep, so I schedule my classes to begin at 11:10 a.m. or later. Throughout all my years leading up to college I wasn’t the student to cut school. But I was aware there were cops roaming the streets in search of students who did. I was never stopped by truancy police until I graduated high school. I was walking by my former school when a cop van rolled up and asked for I.D. There was another instance where I was running late to Hunter and as I speed-walked to the train I was stopped yet again. Truancy police obviously have a great eye and awesome timing.

3. Young boys hit on you.

This may be the creepiest moment of them all. Since dating my boyfriend, Daniel, we’ve gone on summer vacations together. It’s great to get away from the crowded city and head to the Bahamas for their clear blue water. During one of these trips we decided to take a break from the hot sand and hang out around the pool. As I was walking around I noticed pubescent boys looking my way. It was weird but it got worse when I realized that they were checking me out. They thought I was their age and they might have a chance with me. These boys probably didn’t even know what a vagina looks like. And let me not even get into when older men look at me. It’s an instant red flag because I might have just detected a possible pedophile.

4. People are always shocked to find out my age.

“No, you’re lying. But you look so young!” Yes, it’s true. I was born in 1995. I was six when 9/11 happened and I remember when there was no Internet at home. Telling people my age should be considered a magic trick because most of the time people don’t believe me. I don’t know why they think I would lie to them but it does cause laughter. It’s normal for women to be called young but not when you already have a baby face.