The newness has worn away and real world problems have set in. I cannot speak for every sophomore, but I can distinctly name differences between my freshman and sophomore years. Let's all reminisce on our previous lives, even though they were a mere two semesters ago, and cringe as we realize that we have finally hit adulthood.

1. No new friends.

By sophomore year, you are old news. This means no running up and down your dorm hall meeting girls in different sororities, racking up new Facebook friends after parties and your Instagram followers slowly peak. It is great having an established friend group, but if you are looking to branch out, you will have to be creative.

2. You are in bed by 10:30.

Most nights I am already cozy in my bed by 10:30 p.m., watching Netflix and vicariously listening to the wild parties being thrown on the other side of my apartment window.

3. Real life issues are a thing.

Last year I stressed about what beach I was going to for spring break, now I continually stress over internships for the summer, how I will get a great job in two years and if I truly am going to graduate on time. When you realize that you only have two years left to get your life together before entering the real world, where you are going over spring break becomes obsolete.

4. The "freshman 15" has finally added up.

When you enter into college, you are still fit and skinny from your high school sports days. It is great at first because you can eat like you're going to gain the "freshman 15" but never see the results. Give your body a few more semesters, and you will start to see those effects that you thought you were exempt from.

5. Pandemonium strikes every enrollment week.

Every time classes open up to add for the next semester, a mad dash to the advisor's office happens. Something about making your schedule for the next semester causes you to question your major, and what you want to do for the rest of your life.

6. What is a pledge party?

Ahh, pledge parties. Enjoy them while they last, because they are fleeting.

7. School becomes real, real fast.

Freshman year is full of required classes for all students, and they usually have up to 300 students in each of them. At the time I thought that I was studying a lot. Compared to now, I was barely putting in any work.

8. Your "date" list becomes drastically shorter.

When you first start having socials and date parties, your "potential date list" seems infinite. Flash forward to sophomore year, and that list has drastically shrunk. It is hard not to "reuse" dates, so most of the time you settle for a close friend or just go with your girl friends.

9. The dating pool becomes smaller.

Being single is no longer the cool thing. While your "potential date list" has already shrunk since freshman year, most of the good guys have already been claimed for serious relationships.

10. Wedding talk.

This might just be with my friends, but people actually start talking about marriage. While this seems so foreign to me and many years away, it is a legitimate conversation to have. We are getting old, folks.