Thanksgiving is right around the corner and is a very important holiday - and not just because of the food. It's a time to spread thankfulness all over. Each and every one of us has a lot to be thankful for, whether it's our families, friends or our warm beds. Thanksgiving is dedicated to this, but what are some of the little things we overlook as college students?
This could be our favorite food, our dog or having the right of free speech. As I walk across campus every day, there are many small things to be thankful for from a college student's perspective. However, my perspective is not the only one, so I decided to ask some other students what the little things are that they are thankful for. Most responses were humorous, but nothing's wrong with a nice laugh. However, these humorous responses were extremely true. They may seem small and may seem meaningless, but to a college student, they mean everything!
1. Target
2. Movie nights
3. Extended deadlines
4. Blow pops
5. Friendships
6. Texts from mom
7. Coffee
8. Tea
9. Energy drinks
10. Shower shoes
11. Free t-shirts
12. Easy mac and ramen noodles (or anything that only needs water and a microwave)
13. Bagel bar
14. Sweet potato fries
15. Hard work paying off
16. Peanut butter
17. Water
18. Restaurants that deliver
19. Naps
20. Sweatpants
21. Yoga pants
22. Leggings
23. Notes on your whiteboard from friends
24. Movie sing-alongs ("High School Musical" and "Hairspray")
25. Finding money
26. Mini fridges
27. When the WiFi works
28. Care packages
29. Online shopping
30. Planners
31. Walks through the beautiful campus
32. Milkshakes
33. Smoothies
34. Fuzzy blankets
35. Fuzzy socks
36. Alone time
37. Student discounts
38. Vacuums
39. Alarm clocks
40. Beds
41. Meal plan money
42. Home cooked meals
43. Finding a good parking spot
44. Sweatshirts
45. Days to sleep in
46. Living with your best friends
47. Video games
48. Weekend brunch
49. Getting a good grade on a test that you thought you failed
50. People who walk their dogs on campus
51. Netflix
52. M&Ms
53. Cool RAs
54. Pizza nights
55. Breaks
56. The email that says your class is canceled
57. Ice cream
58. No lines at the dining hall
59. Dance parties with friends
60. And lastly, being able to attend this college; this is the most important part! We are thankful for the little things while being in college, but overall we are thankful to have the opportunity to be here.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope your Thanksgiving is full of happiness for all that is around you, even the little things that are so easily overlooked. As you can see, there are many small things to be thankful for from a college student's perspective. This list could go on forever!
From the beautiful walks through campus to the movie nights full of pizza and candy, there are infinite amounts. Don't overlook the small things- such as a friend's laughter or their willingness to let you use their meal plan money if needed- they're gifts from God. Share your gratitude with others whenever you can and enjoy your Thanksgiving!
