Calling all college aid millennials - adulting is hard. What a discovery, am I right?

In all seriousness, I am transitioning from being a college student to a full-fledged adult and it is honestly a very daunting prospect, one that I was not prepared for in the least bit. If you thought going from high school to college was difficult, honey, you've got another storm coming.

In order to help those who are making any sort of transition from "kid" to adult, here are some things that you should be aware of how to do:

1. Doing laundry / doing the dishes / cleaning in general.

For me, this was never difficult because I've had to take care of my mom when she had surgery so I had to take over all the chores - for some just entering college, even doing laundry is an unknown. Advice: If you can get your hands on detergent pods, your life will become a hell of a lot easier. Put that in the washer, then clothes, and you should be okay.

2. Writing an email.

One way or another, you will have to learn how to write one. Let's say you need to ask a question to your professor or an employer: You need to remain professional. Start off with an introduction - no "hi," "what's up," or any kind of slang. Get used to saying: "good morning" or "hello" and then who you are addressing. Start your body paragraph by introducing yourself if you don't know the person and then go into your question. End with "thank you for your help / your time," and "regards" or "sincerely." Trust me, professionalism will help you in the long run. Though you will likely get a few "thanks" and that will never cease to be annoying.

3. Insurance.

There's an insurance for just about anything these days. Car, life, home, health, and even pet insurance. You will have to learn how to get what you want, not get scammed, and somehow get a deal. If you can talk to your parents, older siblings, grandparents, or a trusted person who knows what they're doing, do it and ask any and every kind of question. I asked my fair share of questions and I still have many left. Personally, I'm still working on this one... it's a doozy...

4. Making appointments without mom and dad.

This is a hard one that won't feel right when you first do it, but your parents will be so proud of you for taking your first step. Just gotta pick up the phone and do it... but talking on the phone!

5. Grad school or a job?

What's your next step after college - do you continue your education and get your Master's or do you immediately try to find a job? What's the right thing to do? This is a personal decision, one that can go either way. Grad school can wait, but what if you can't find a job? What if you need a job, but grad school can't wait? And where do you go to grad school? You're gonna have to map out the next few years of your life when it comes to this, but you'll know if it was the right plan for you.

6. Budgeting!

The sooner you learn how to budget, the better off you will be. One day you need to get an apartment/house, then pay for groceries, then pay for utilities, then pay for insurances, then pay for bills... Take some time to write down what you need to pay for and see what you can do with your money.

7. Having a social life can sometimes take a backseat.

At the beginning of the year, I had my first taste of being a teacher - and that left me isolated from friends and even family. Many times I couldn't enjoy a meal with my dad and step-mom because I was finishing lesson plans; I told people the only interactions I had on a daily basis were essentially with people ten years younger and ten years older than me, and oftentimes, it made me feel outcasted and somewhat lonely. It hurts, but that's the cost of being employed full time (you're either too tired to function or working a lot). You will have to learn how to create a balance if you want to have a career and a social life.

As a high schooler, I wish someone had warned me ahead of these kinds of things before I started adulthood. Any kind of warning would've been nice - so here's my warning for you. Good luck.