As college students, we are always looking for inspiration. Because they are in the public eye constantly, we cannot escape celebrities. Here are some celebrities that we should take personal note of.

1. Adele

This pop star was a household name both in England and the states by the time she was 19. She is someone that is so successful and whose career will only go up from here. She's funny and her laugh is one loved by millions. She is such an inspiration to anyone who wants to be successful in the music industry and anyone who wants to be successful at all.

2. Lin-Manuel Miranda

The creator of what could be argued as the best musical of our generation, "Hamilton." This man went from guest starring in different television shows to writing and staring in the most popular Broadway musical in the past five years. Such a successful artist in such a short time, he really proves that with heart and some hard work you can achieve anything.

3. Barbra Streisand

Babs is one of the biggest influences of women in show business. She was never afraid to be herself and didn't care who didn't like her. She was told by many that if she wanted to be successful, she would have to get a nose job. She refused because she wanted to look like herself and proved them wrong by being one of the biggest idols of any aspiring actor.

4. Laverne Cox

This "Orange Is the New Black" star has completely changed the way most people look at others who are transgender. She is an inspiration to people everywhere to be themselves and to not be afraid.

5. Emma Watson

Not only is Emma Watson one of the most impressive actresses of the current generation, but she also a world renowned women's activist. She has also been appointed as the UN Women's Goodwill Ambassador and has spearheaded the HeForShe campaign which calls for women's and men's equality. All of this and she is only 26 years of age.

6. Kristen Chenoweth

Not only does Kristen have one of the most beautiful voices to ever grace this earth, but she also has won six major theatre awards and was nominated for four others. She is a theatre icon and one of my biggest personal role models.

7. Beyoncé

Queen B is the biggest contributor to women's empowerment in our generation. She is a huge activist for the Black Lives Matter movement and on top of all of this, she is a phenomenal performer.

8. Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon is the most successful late night show hosts of the 21st century. He took Jay Leno's spot and is just soaring. He is successful "everyday" guy. He has one of the best jobs because he gets to meet celebrities and get paid for it while becoming a celebrity.

9. Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer is one of the funniest women of all time and is very unapologetically herself. She is not afraid to be her "unlady-like" self and shows how women really are. She works to prove things like how women are real people.

10. & 11. Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph

Not all heroes wear capes, folks. These men are the founders of Netflix and the reason for most of our procrastination. They are the men behind the curtains of the magic that is Netflix and all its glory.