Having a late birthday is something I got used to in high school, but when I came to college it was another story. Either people had gone to private school, had never heard of a December cutoff, or just couldn't get over the idea that they were a full 13 months older than me. Yes, it is hard to believe sometimes that I'm not turning 21 until senior year, but that sarcastic joke got old about three years ago. Here's a list of comments I, and almost anyone else with a late birthday, are tired of hearing.

1. You should be in the grade below us!

This is my exact facial expression every time someone comments this. Yes, I know that you're not used to someone this young being in your classes, but you wouldn't have even known if I hadn't told you. Just because I'm younger, that doesn't mean that I'm any less qualified to be learning the same material.

2. Wow, it must suck not turning 21 until senior year.

It takes all of my energy to remain calm during this moment, and I usually end up responding with some overly sarcastic comment anyway. To answer, it does suck, but unless you have a time machine, there's literally nothing I can do to fix that problem.

3. What're you going to do when everyone else starts going to the bars?

I have yet to come up with a solution to this question and am going to put off thinking of one until it's absolutely necessary. For now, my best guess is that I'll show up for the pregames and then go back to my bed with some mac n' cheese, so who's the real winner here?

4. Are you the youngest one of your friends?

Like I said, a December cutoff is a foreign concept for some people. While some of my friends are months older than me, I can definitely think of at least 10 people off the top of my head who are younger. Don't blame me for my age, blame New York's laws!

5. Don't worry, some day you'll be happy to be younger!

This is yet another obvious comment I don't need to hear. Yes, I know that when I'm 60 I'll probably be happy about my belated birthday, but right now when I'm patiently waiting to enter my 20's it's not as enjoyable. Instead of focusing on how I'll feel decades from now, I'd rather live in the present. The best way you can help me do this is stop bringing up the fact that you see me as a child and keep on living.