College can sometimes be a daunting place for new students. The New York Times reported in late July that the pressure to be perfect on college campuses has pushed some students to end their lives, or suffer from mental health issues, like depression.

Schools like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have worked to encourage positive student behavior and cut down on suicides, as my colleague Eric Schulzke reported.

Some schools, though, have been doing that for several years. On Tuesday morning, the Princeton Review released its annual rankings of all colleges in the United States, including which universities have the happiest students and promote the happiest way of life.

Here’s a look at the 20 colleges with the happiest students.

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Herb Scribner is a writer for Deseret News National. Send him an email at hscribner@deseretdigital.com or follow him on Twitter @herbscribner.

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