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I Asked 23 College Students What They're Most Thankful For This Year, And The Answers Are Better Than You Think

In order to get in the Thanksgiving spirit, I asked 23 college students what they are most thankful for this year—funny, serious, genuine, anything—and the answers I got were better than expected.

Lauren Schugg

Nov 14, 2018

Pennsylvania State University

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I Asked 23 College Students What They're Most Thankful For This Year, And The Answers Are Better Than You Think

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As college students, we often have a lot of stress and definitely get the reputation of being ungrateful and rowdy. While that may sometimes be true, there's still a side to college students that are genuine and are just trying to make it through some rough days.

In order to lighten up the mood and get in the Thanksgiving spirit, I asked 23 college students what they are most thankful for this year—funny, serious, genuine, anything—and the answers I got were better than expected:

1. "Friends who show me just how amazing I am when I doubt myself."

Briana G, Junior

2. "Might sound cliche, but my family and my friends because I'm a senior this year and it's hit me that I'm growing up and I won't see them all the time like I do now and just really have learned not to take them for granted, hug the, ever chance I get, and tell them I love them too."

Bailey Martin, Senior

3. "My support system, my ability to go to college, and my health."

Colleen Day, Senior

4. "Vacation."

Anonymous, Junior

5. "The opportunities I Have been granted this year. I was hired as EIC for my [Odyssey] community and offered an amazing marketing assistant position at my school. I have worked so hard to get where I am and could not be more grateful for the people and opportunities that have helped me get to where I am and continue to where I am going!"

Lauren, Junior

6. "Although I just began college, I know that I've grown a lot. I've had demons following me for 7 years now, and I'm finally dealing with them. I'm most thankful for growth this Thanksgiving."

Lexi, Freshman

7. "My family and friends who have supported ,e throughout ,y college carer. As graduation approaches, I'm very grateful to have had such an amazing support system."

Alexa, Senior

8. "As cheesy and typical as this sounds, my family and boyfriend. They've all been super supportive through a lot of things I was dealing with this year, and having their support, being able to talk with them, made it so much easier for me to get through each day."

Shani, Senior

9. "College student discounts at local stores near campus because they KNOW I'm going broke."

Ashley, Sophomore

10. "Fine wine, good spirits."

Sam, Junior

11. "Tinder. Definitely Tinder."

David M, Senior

"I'm so thankful my roommate does the dishes because I don't."

Anonymous, Sophomore

13. "Wine Wednesdays and Thirsty Thursdays—I feel better about drinking on weekdays."

Anonymous, Junior

14. "I'm the most thankful for everyone who has touched my life in one way or another this year. I have met so many amazing souls and have been graced by so many smiling faces for which I am eternally grateful."

Ella, Junior

15. "Not only did I beat teen pregnancy, but I also beat getting an underage. I'm obviously a thriving college student."

Michelle, Senior

16. "I am thankful that all of the work I have done through out my 16 years of schooling has paid off, and I am set up for a job after graduation!"

Becca R, Senior

17. "Frat Row and a lot of the guys there."

Anonymous, Freshman

18. "I am super thankful this year that I got into the sorority of my choice and have the most amazing big. I cannot wait to blossom with these girls are create even a stronger sisterhood."

Kelly L, Sophomore

19. "I feel like I have a lot to be thankful for. It hasn't been the best year, but still I have been blessed by so many amazing things. God has a plan for all of us, and I think I am finally on the right track."

Mel W, Junior

20. "I'm thankful for my beautiful fiancee (and the fact that she said yes recently!"

Dom D, Senior

21. My health, my happiness, and my freedom."

Anonymous, Freshman

22. "Booze and not having 8 A.M. classes next semester."

Anonymous, Junior

23. "I am thankful for the few times that I've ordered a 10-piece nugget and got 11 instead."

Anonymous, Sophomore

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In order to get in the Thanksgiving spirit, I asked 23 college students what they are most thankful for this year—funny, serious, genuine, anything—and the answers I got were better than expected.

1. "Friends who show me just how amazing I am when I doubt myself."

2. "Might sound cliche, but my family and my friends because I'm a senior this year and it's hit me that I'm growing up and I won't see them all the time like I do now and just really have learned not to take them for granted, hug the, ever chance I get, and tell them I love them too."

3. "My support system, my ability to go to college, and my health."

4. "Vacation."

6. "Although I just began college, I know that I've grown a lot. I've had demons following me for 7 years now, and I'm finally dealing with them. I'm most thankful for growth this Thanksgiving."

7. "My family and friends who have supported ,e throughout ,y college carer. As graduation approaches, I'm very grateful to have had such an amazing support system."

8. "As cheesy and typical as this sounds, my family and boyfriend. They've all been super supportive through a lot of things I was dealing with this year, and having their support, being able to talk with them, made it so much easier for me to get through each day."

9. "College student discounts at local stores near campus because they KNOW I'm going broke."

10. "Fine wine, good spirits."

11. "Tinder. Definitely Tinder."

"I'm so thankful my roommate does the dishes because I don't."

13. "Wine Wednesdays and Thirsty Thursdays—I feel better about drinking on weekdays."

14. "I'm the most thankful for everyone who has touched my life in one way or another this year. I have met so many amazing souls and have been graced by so many smiling faces for which I am eternally grateful."

15. "Not only did I beat teen pregnancy, but I also beat getting an underage. I'm obviously a thriving college student."

16. "I am thankful that all of the work I have done through out my 16 years of schooling has paid off, and I am set up for a job after graduation!"

17. "Frat Row and a lot of the guys there."

18. "I am super thankful this year that I got into the sorority of my choice and have the most amazing big. I cannot wait to blossom with these girls are create even a stronger sisterhood."

19. "I feel like I have a lot to be thankful for. It hasn't been the best year, but still I have been blessed by so many amazing things. God has a plan for all of us, and I think I am finally on the right track."

20. "I'm thankful for my beautiful fiancee (and the fact that she said yes recently!"

21. My health, my happiness, and my freedom."

22. "Booze and not having 8 A.M. classes next semester."

23. "I am thankful for the few times that I've ordered a 10-piece nugget and got 11 instead."

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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