It's crazy how quickly things change. One day you're on top of the world; you just graduated high school and you're on your way to college feeling like you have it all figured out. Three months later, you've failed three classes, dropped two of them, changed your major, ended an unhealthy relationship, restarted the same relationship, ended it again, and found yourself in the hospital after having an anxiety attack.

Since that roller-coaster of a first semester two years ago, my college experience has been a bit closer to normal. That said, there are highs and lows not just in every semester, but in every month, week, and day of our lives. What I've found that matters the most during the both the highs and the lows is not where you are, what you're wearing, or how much money is on your debit card. What matters the most is the people you've surrounded yourself with and the relationships that you've made along the way.

That is why this week, I simply want to say thank you to all the family and friends (and doctors) who have surrounded me over these past few years. Today, as I manage my fairly decent GPA, serve as vice president of my fraternity, and raise a tiny kitten a friend found on the street, I recognize I am in a far better place than I was freshman year. Although I realize that I'm nowhere near "having it all figured out," I'd just like to thank all the people who have helped me along the way and will continue to help as time goes on.

To anybody who finds themselves in a low point today -- reach out to those who care about you, even if it means swallowing your pride. To anybody who finds themselves in high point today -- enjoy every second, and thank the people who've helped you get there.