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10 Things College Girls Who STILL Look 12 Hate Hearing

Technically, I'm a 16th grader.

Abby Engel
Dec 05, 2016
Saginaw Valley State University
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10 Things College Girls Who STILL Look 12 Hate Hearing
Alex Engel

I'm not sure if I look young or if teenagers today look old, but people always mistake me for being 12.

I get awkward questions, rude remarks, and I'm sure my boyfriend gets dirty looks when he holds my hand in public. I mean, I do look half my age after all. And as great as ordering off the children's menu and getting the "under 12" price is, all your questions about how young I look gets really get old. What questions am I talking about?

Oh, I'll tell you.

1. "What grade are you in?"

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Technically, the 16th grade. I'm a fourth year in college.

2. "Oh wow, I thought you were in high school!"

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Yeah. I get that a lot. No, I go to a university.

3. "You don't understand. When you're my age, you'll get it."

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You're, what, two years older than me? Stop.

4. "What would you like to drink? We have Pepsi products, raspberry lemonade, tea..."

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Yeah, I'll have a black cherry moijto, thanks.

5. "Is this your real ID?"

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Yes. Don't you dare clip that. I'll show you pictures from my 21st birthday if I have to. Or call my mom so she can tell you I'm really 21.

6. "How's your freshman year?"

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Didn't we cover this? I'm not a freshman, in high school or college. I'm a fourth year. In college.

7. A person younger than me saying "I'm old."

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You're literally younger than me. Please save me the pity party.

8. "Is your mom here? I need to talk to an adult."

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No. I don't even live with my parents anymore. I am an adult. Take me seriously.

9. When somebody younger than you hits on you.

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Just kill me now.

10. "One day you'll be thankful that you look young."

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Yeah, you're right. I'm so thankful that I won't look like you when I'm your age. And I also know I will never ask a girl who looks younger any of these bogus questions you just hit me with. Thanks.

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