I'm a college student. Why should I be happy? No, I don't mean happy as in "having fun"; there are plenty of things to add small bursts of fun into my life. I mean happy as in overall satisfaction with my life.

There really isn't a lot to be satisfied with. I live in a world with a less-than-decent government, I've undertaken student debt in order to get an education that most likely won't get me very far in my chosen career, and I'm stretching my time between my classes and extra-curricular activities so far that I can't really get a lot of time to myself, unless I'm asleep, but even then, I have a roommate that isn't far from me. So no, I can't say that I am very satisfied with life.

That being said, however, I realize that these hardships I am facing are going to benefit me in the long term, as I will gain many life experiences as a result of these things I face, as well as the mistakes I will make in the coming years. I know that more often than not, I'm going to be upset with the people and things which surround me and that things will continue to go downhill before there is ever a sign of change.

Now, I'm not someone who has the time or social skills to be one of those guys that go out every night and party, but you know what? I don't have to be, because I have a group of close friends who I love and can never get enough of, and that's enough chunks of enjoyment to get me through the hard times that I'm going to face while I'm at college.

So no, I am not happy, but that's not through the fault of any person in my life, but rather through the set of circumstances which I find myself in. And even though I may not be satisfied with where I am in life, I know that my life will change for the better and that life will make a turn for the better, all that I'm waiting for is my opportunity.