Asking Students: “What Are You Thankful For?”
Asking Students: “What Are You Thankful For?”
BU Terriers reflect on what they’re grateful for this Thanksgiving holiday
In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, we reached out to our students to ask the age-old question: “What are you thankful for?” From new connections to family and friends, their answers are heartfelt. Happy Thanksgiving, Terriers!
“I am most grateful for the people in my life. The presence of my family and friends is what makes my world go round; I couldn’t have asked for a better community.”
—Hermela Haile (Questrom’25)
“I am grateful for BU’s Black community.”
—Armani Jean (Questrom’24)
“I am thankful for all the opportunities I have had and all the love and support I have gotten from my family and friends along the way.”
—Tony Guskin (CAS’23)
“I have been quite lucky to have such a supportive group of friends, especially with my family being so far away in Vietnam.”
—Emily Cao (Questrom’23)
“I’m thankful for my family and friends who have supported me throughout all of my endeavors. I am grateful to be a part of the BU community, which has allowed me to meet so many new people and challenged me to step outside of my comfort zone.”
—Kate Chang (Sargent’24)
“Thankful for all my friends and professors.”
—Xinyang “Shawn” Xu (CAS’25, Questrom’25)
“This year, I am very thankful for my friends and family! More so than ever this year, they have consistently been a constant source of support, love, and happiness for me.”
—Andrew Ciali (CAS’24)
“This year, I’m thankful for movement. Being able to go to the gym and move my body every day has been something that has helped me manage the stress of work and school. It’s a great way to start my day off on the right foot, and I am very grateful.”
—Sophia Caffrey (COM’25)
“I am thankful for the reality I have created, where I push myself to grow emotionally and intellectually every day. Most importantly, I am thankful for the people that are part of my life—every single one adds different lessons and inspiration daily.”
—Paulina Preciat Jasso (SHA’23)
“I am thankful for the gift of creativity, the inspirations around me, and the opportunity to learn from other artists daily.”
—Izzy Bernasconi (CFA’23)
I am grateful for the gift of life. Every day I have another opportunity to chase my 30,000 dreams and make an impact on those around me. And with that, I am forever grateful to my tribe (friends and family) for being my motivation when I may be lacking it.
—Jada Warmington (Questrom’23)
“I’m thankful to my loved ones for being my life and always having my back.”
—Mariame Sherazad Sow (CAS’23)
“I’m Thankful for the loving and supportive community I have back home and for the one I’ve cultivated at BU.”
—Carolina Fermin (Questrom’23)
Have a safe and happy holiday, Terriers! 🦃
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