In Photos: What We Are Thankful For

Around the Foggy Bottom campus, GW students expressed gratitude for the important and positive things in their lives.

November 18, 2019

Arielle Maignan, a first-year student studying biomedical engineering: “He’s a bundle of joy that I don’t have here. I can’t talk to him on the phone, and I can’t wait to see him for the holidays,” she said. (Photos by Briahnna Brown/GW Today)

As Thanksgiving break approaches, GW Today asked students on campus to share what they are thankful for this holiday season.

Take a look at this gallery of their responses:

Kate Carpenter, a first-year student studying communications: 'I'm grateful for both of these [groups] because they have provided me a way to meet my best friends on campus.'

Thalia Perez, a first-year student studying psychology: 'I've been really happy lately. I'm GVO right now'good vibes only.'

SJ Matthews, a senior studying classical studies and Student Association president: 'I lived there, met a lot of my friends there and my mom went to Mount Vernon College there. I still go there once a week. It's my place.'

Gianni Siddiqui, a first-year student studying business administration: 'I think the most important thing is to have a good support group because when you have that, you can accomplish anything.'

Ananya Murthy, a sophomore studying international affairs: 'School is rough, and I'm glad I've gotten through the semester with no finals.'

From left: Parker Staub, a first-year student studying political science; Zoe Warren, a first-year student studying international affairs; and Quin Bright, a first-year student studying business. 'It's a welcoming community. Everyone is so close,' Ms. Warren said.

Louis Cesaratto, a first-year student studying political science: 'I love all food, a lot, and the 7-Eleven [on 19th Street Northwest] has frozen Coke slushies and really nice people.'

Abby Canning, a sophomore studying international affairs: 'I'm from Austin, Texas, and I was not prepared for winter last year.'

Natalie Ioele (l), a senior studying American studies and Jay Xu, a junior studying international business. 'Natalie makes me coffee,' Mr. Xu said. 'Jay gives me free clothes,' Ms. Ioele said.

Michelle Gung, a senior studying sociology: 'They've been my biggest source of support at GW. Without them, I wouldn't be here.'

Stephen Bruce, a sophomore studying graphic design: 'Last year I was in SEAS, and it wasn't what I wanted to do. Now, I'm in the Corcoran doing what I love, and I'm thankful that they accepted me.'

Timur Murillo (l), a first-year student studying finance and economics, is thankful for his roommate Joseph Song, a first-year student studying international affairs. 'Will he be my roommate next year? TBD (to be determined),' Mr. Murillo joked. 'He's a very supportive and well-rounded person, who I love, and I'm glad he's my roommate.'

Misaal Irfan, a first-year student studying international affairs, said she has enjoyed getting to know the city. 'I went to the Senate the other day,' she said. 'It's so crazy that I have the opportunity to go there and maybe intern there. It's really exciting.'