Read on in Daniel and see how God promoted these men and used them for His glory. We learn from verse 21 that Daniel outlived the Babylonian empire itself. Right now many of you are facing a situation similar to Daniel's. You've just started college or moved to a new town or started a new job. No one seems to talk about the Lord.
Christians are definitely in the minority.
The pressure to conform to the new group is so great. Yes, it will be hard and costly and gutsy and very lonely at times. You will be laughed at by some, mocked by others, and ignored by many. The temptation to quit or lie low or crawl into your shell will be very strong. Of course there will be changes.