International Student Thanksgiving
As we approach our Thanksgiving break it’s the perfect time to take a step back and reflect on what we are thankful for as well as take a much-needed rest from the daily stresses of writing papers, studying for exams and preparing for the upcoming week of getting ready for finals.
While most students will return home, one group of students — our international students — won’t. We asked some of our international students how they plan to celebrate the holiday:
“I get to go home with my friend Cat who lives in Newark, New Jersey, to celebrate Thanksgiving. I am excited to celebrate Thanksgiving for the first time!” -Laura, Spain
“I’m going to be traveling a lot. I’m going to San Francisco, Death Valley, the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas all within five days.” -Isabel, Spain
“We are going to June’s aunt’s house in Syracuse, New York, and we are excited that there is no school and that we get to eat a lot and for another opportunity to travel!” -June and Hyojung, South Korea
“I am staying here for Thanksgiving! I’m excited to relax with some other friends who will be staying here for
“For Thanksgiving, I am going to my friend’s house on Long Island. I am thankful for the friends and family I have back home as well as those I have met here.” -Maria, Colombia
No matter what your plans are or where you’ll be for the Thanksgiving holiday, don’t forget to take the time to be thankful for all you have and show the gratitude we all have for the world we live in and the ones we love.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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