There is something really riveting about being a tall woman. We can walk through a crowd and turn heads. Plus, our friends will never lose us in crowd. When you really need us, we can grab the cereal box off the top shelf. And what is more awesome than long, beautiful legs? 

But with great power comes great responsibility. As a six- foot female, I have come to understand the struggle of being tall, especially in a college atmosphere. So here are eight reasons why being a tall woman is an extra large problem.

1. Sharing clothes                           

This is a problem we will face throughout life. But it is even worse when you cannot share your roommates cute clothes because she is way under 5'9". In fact, you even mentioned that it would be close to impossible when you first met. No matter their size, nothing that fits them will ever fit you. And even if it does, it will definitely not fit you the same way, thanks to your long legs and large torso. Don't even think about trying on her shoes! It just is not going to work out. 

2. High heels               

Every tall girl loves wearing high heels. It is a fact. There is something that makes us more confident with an extra four inches. Yet, every time we step out in those killer shoes, we get asked the question "Why are you wearing heels? You are already tall enough!" Well, my question for you is why are you wearing flats? You are definitely short enough. 

3. Horrible desks             

Even short people hate them! So how are we supposed to deal with it? And forget crossing your legs! Face the facts, your lecture desks will never sit flat. 

4. Extra long twin beds            

This is a satanic word to all tall people. We have all had to live in the dorm and endure the lie that is an extra long bed. My roommates feet fit perfectly into her warm, little bed, while my feet hang off by a whole foot and must suffer through the cold draft. 

5. The irony of being a little            

For the first time in your life you are "little." Don't get me wrong. It is amazing. But I will never truly be the little. I stand eight inches above my g-big, and six inches above my big. I guess we could be called the "un-little" or the "imposter little." Just embrace it.

6. Sorority squatting            

It is a nightmare. Asking the tallest person to squat below the level of all the short people is just wrong. Period. 

7. Finding the perfect date            

All of your sisters and friends are finding their perfect dates to date functions and formals while you worry about whether or not you will find a date who will be suitable for pictures when you wear your high heels. We might as well invite the basketball team. Not a bad idea! 

8. Having to tilt your head as you dance on the bar      Yes, I said it. We all love it and it is a thrill. But we all dread the embarrassing fact that the distance from the bar to the ceiling is very limited and sometimes we just may not fit. So either tilt your head or bend your knees. You got this!      

Although being tall can be a problem for some things in our lives, it is also a blessing. We may be called Shaq, or constantly be asked if we play volleyball -- which we probably did -- but when it comes down to it, nothing could be better! So keep rocking the heels and turning heads. And keep your head held high -- as if you had a choice.