Throughout my life, I have faced my fair share of challenges. I endure the normal stresses that come with being a college student -- finances, grades, breakups, you name it. There were many times where I felt like I had no one in my corner. I felt like life was never going to be as good as it once was. But that's where I was wrong.

If I have learned anything over the last four years, it's that happiness is a choice. No matter what is happening in your hectic daily routine, you have to find a way to harness that positive energy and go to your happy place. Eventually the petty drama will fall away and you'll be left with the things that really matter -- true friends, family, and your own positive mentality.

I cannot stress how important it is to chose good over bad and give yourself a break! In the words of my dear friend T-Swift, "Shake it Off," because haters are always gonna hate. You just have to make the conscious effort to tune them out and focus on yourself.

For me, I found communities on campus that force me to think positively and see the world as a vast place full of opportunity. I erased the negativity and stopped involving myself in situations that seem too dramatic. My college families have changed my life, and I have no idea what I'd do without them.

So when in doubt, surround yourself with bright spirits, do things you love, and ALWAYS choose happiness. No matter how alone you feel, always know there is always at least one person cheering you on. I know I am. I believe in you.