Sophomore year is a time when college students are finally allowed to spread their wings and live outside of those tiny dorm rooms. It's a time to get out there and have a taste of what the real world is all about.

As I've moved into my very first college apartment, however, I've realized that a lot of interesting situations inevitably come along with this newfound "adult" life. Here are 5 experiences you will definitely have in your first college apartment.

1. Killing your first bug all by yourself

In these first two weeks of Sophomore year I have killed a cockroach, a centipede, the HUGEST spider I have ever seen in my entire life, and a scorpion. Yes, that's right, a SCORPION. Okay, so maybe we made another one of our roommates kill the scorpion, but that's besides the point.

Bugs will never not terrify me, but adult life comes with a price...and that price is fighting your own bug battles. Scorpions beware, because I'm not messing around, and you are NOT welcome in my room.

2. Spending a surprising and rather absurd amount of money on groceries

For me at least, buying groceries was not a common practice during my freshman year of college. Keeping food in a cramped dorm room when the dining hall was a minute away just didn't seem practical. Once you're off campus, however, having your own food becomes absolutely essential. Food being essential? Who knew, right!?

Before you know it you've spent $50 on food alone...and then the food you bought goes bad before you even get a chance to eat all of it. That's the definition of depressing.

3. Complaining constantly about the commute from your apartment to campus

Sure, the bus isn't that bad in the morning, but you will do absolutely anything not to have to take it back from class. It takes so long, there are so many people on it, and the bus stops are always so far away. Somebody please just drive me home from class!

4. Cooking (and possibly ruining) your first terrible "college" meal

The first thing I "cooked" in my apartment was a bagel...and I burned it. I wasn't even cooking, just toasting.

You will definitely be eating countless makeshift pasta dishes, so be prepared. In college, you just have to use what few resources you have.

5. Having a much needed, relaxed night in with your roommates

Watch Netflix, bake some cookies, order some pizza, because you guys deserve it! You'll only experience your first college apartment once.

So, now you know what to expect from your first college apartment. What are you waiting for? Get out there, spread those wings, and fly!

Just don't forget to bring plenty of bug spray!