Age growing up confusion

There is so much pressure to being seventeen and a senior in high school. I have already filled out college applications, sent transcripts, and heard from all my colleges. I am down to two final decisions. Everyone around me doesn't help by constantly reminding me that this is the first and most important decision of my adult life. Thanks-no pressure there.

What it is to turn 18. Rumor has it that turning 18 is nothing short of "awesome."
To be 18, means its okay for you to put your life on the line and sign up for the marines. Now you can legally have sex with someone who is 35 years old. It means you can buy that pack of marlboro menthols you've been craving viciously for the last three and half months.