What Are You Thankful For?

As we near this Thanksgiving season, it is important to reflect on the past year and practice gratitude, especially after such an unprecedented time in our world. As a diverse campus, we all have various perspectives on the things that we are thankful for. However, even within our differences, students can be brought together through the fact that we are thankful together and that we have all made it through another year at Andrews.

Karenna Lee (sophomore, English and business administration)

I’m thankful for my friends and my friend’s dog Mochi.

T Bruggemann (junior, computer science and physics)

I’m immensely thankful that Andrews has stayed mostly safe during Covid so that we can still come to school in person and engage with our friends and the school community.

Ashley Kim (junior, biology)

I’m really thankful for the real ones. My friends put a smile on my face and give me a reason to stay in school, even when things get hard. I’m really grateful for their support and the comfort they bring me in hard times; I only hope that I can do the same for them. Looking forward to all the adventures that will happen in the future!

Ethan Lee (senior, biology)

This year I am thankful for my friends here at Andrews. They always make my day so much fun no matter what we’re doing. Whether it’s playing pokemon unite or just hanging out, I know I can count on them for a good time.

Solana Campbell (sophomore, business management)

I’m grateful for health and community, and the fact that we are slowly moving towards a new normal in the post-pandemic world. I’m also grateful for the opportunity the pandemic gave me to reevaluate my life and priorities.

Nora Martin (sophomore, English and psychology)

I’m thankful for the same things every year because every year I am reminded of just how important they are. This year, yet again, I’m thankful for warm clothes, good friends, and a suitable roof over my head.

Tyler Lee (junior, business)

I’m thankful for my therapist, good roommate, and good memories. I made new friends and bought some new plants. I also started new hobbies this year like boarding, crocheting, and taking care of houseplants–I am a plant addict now. I also love cooking with my dear friend Abi, which I do quite often.

Alexander Hess (junior, English)

Something I’m out-of-this-world thankful for is the imminent return of cultural icon Adele. In the grand scheme of things–as we begin to navigate a “post-Covid” world–a new Adele album seems inconsequential. But, like a true Daydreamer (Adele stan), I’ve been waiting for this album for 6 years. Adele’s, “30,” for me, represents a new start, the beginning of a new era. “30,” like all quality art, acts as a beacon of hope in a world where there is so much darkness. So, even though there might be more “important” things to be thankful for, I have to say that I’m thankful for Adele.

Adasa Muñoz (sophomore, architecture)

I am thankful for another year of life, my friends, and my family. I’m also thankful for being here at Andrews. I’m thankful for God giving me the opportunity to meet all the people that I love.

Alexander Hilton (junior, pre-physical therapy)

I am grateful for my friends; they’ve really helped me make it through the pandemic. I’m grateful for all the conversations I’ve had that have helped me grow. I’m grateful for the semester almost being over, thankful for break, and thankful for a chance to rest a bit before finishing up.