Giving Thanks | The Aggie

I am thankful for the natural beauty which surrounds us every day and my drive to seek it out. (IAN JONES)

I’m thankful that, often, magic really does exist. (CAT TAYLOR)

I am thankful for all things Davis that exist under this beautiful sky. As a southern Californian, Davis has become my most important place to find serendipity. (DANIEL TAK)

I am thankful for ice cream for getting me through midterm season. (MEENA RUGH)

I’m constantly thankful for my education and for the opportunities that UC Davis has given me to grow as an academic and as a person. I chose to photograph Hart Hall because it is the departmental home of one of my majors, Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies. I’m constantly thankful for the opportunities I have had to expand and apply my education, and I hope to continue to grow and learn more and more. (BECCA RIDGE)

I’m thankful for wildlife! What do you call a pod of musical whales? An orca-stra! (NICKI PADAR)

Thankful for the quiet moments between midterms when I can sit down, relax and read a book with a cup of coffee at hand. (ANH-TRAM BUI)

I am thankful for the ability and opportunity to travel. I can’t even begin to explain how eye-opening traveling has been for me; not only do I get to indulge in such beautiful sights and countries, but I also get to immerse myself into the culture as well, and to me that is the best part. (BRIANA NGO)

I am thankful for the beauty in nature. There’s this breathtaking factor about nature that, even without color, you can truly appreciate. (VENOOS MOSHAYEDI)

I’m truly thankful for the presence of music in my life and decided to represent that with a picture of a heartfelt message from one of my favorite artists, Above & Beyond. It has the ability to bring together people of all walks of life regardless of differences, and evoke love in its purest form. (CHARLES MIIN)

I’m thankful for breathtaking views that give me a weekend full of relaxation. (LAURA LONG)

I’m thankful for rock climbing with my friends. After a stressful day, there’s nothing I enjoy more than focusing completely on my own body and movement, and spending time with my friends. Climbing lets me do that. (BRIAN LANDRY)

I am thankful for random food hybrids. This is a cruffin (croissant + muffin) from Mr. Holmes Bakehouse in San Francisco. (NADIA DORIS)

I am thankful for the earth and our ability to explore and protect it. (Bryce Canyon) (LUCY KNOWLES)

I am so thankful for my ukulele, which has helped me learn about music, enjoy life and happy tunes, and become friends with a diverse group of amazing people. (AMY HOANG)

I am thankful for my dog, Alvin. (KELSEY GREGGE)

Even when I’m stuck in my room, I’m thankful that I’m able to surround myself with nature. (ALEXA FONTANILLA)