“My mission is life is not to merely survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”- Maya Angelou. 2020, the year people all over the world resorted to surviving, rather than living. Looking back, the hustle and bustle that we once ensued throughout our daily lives came to a halt; we were forced to hunker down in our homes, staying six feet apart from our loved ones, the people we spent our entire lives with. As a college student who thrived upon the fast-paced lifestyle of running from class to class, socializing with friends and furthering the successes of my future, COVID-19, to put it simply, put me through the ringer. Being separated from those who I had spent the past several months with, those who inspired me to be a better person, dimmed my smile substantially. Having the time to reflect on the current state of the world and how it affected those around me, I knew it was time to stop dwelling on the negative aspects of life and focus on how to make the most of the given situation. So, I went to work. During my sophomore year of college, I had the opportunity to join Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. After joining, it became quite clear to me that the people within this organization were more than just my peers, but my family away from home. I became acquainted with individuals who I now consider my best friends, but even more, my saving graces in times of darkness. Fueled by my admiration for these individuals, I was determined to give back in any way I could. After spending months apart, I was set on spreading the joy that I found within AKPsi, to those already in the organization, and those who would join in the future. With that being said, I decided to run for the Executive Board position titled Vice President of Internal Affairs. As a member of the Executive Board, it was my duty to foster relationships between the members of our organization through various events such as trivia nights, themed gatherings and kayaking trips at the local parks. As I entered into the position, it was a goal of mine to bring light to a place of darkness and bring joy back to people who may have lost it during the pandemic. To ensure that the members of Alpha Kappa Psi had the avenues to smile again, when they might have been feeling the pressures of the pandemic, I put all of my efforts towards creating an environment that instilled a hope for the future within everyone. A smile from someone you trust, or a person on an Executive Board, gives people a reason to believe things might just turn out okay. While we are not completely out of the dark, I am confident that we as people can come together and smile just as big as we did years ago.