2020 has been a tough year on everyone and that is why this Thanksgiving is so important. We should spend this Thanksgiving reflecting on what we have lost and being appreciative of what we still have and what we can look forward to. Election day is over, however, there is still political tension and the following months will not necessarily be any easier. However, we can still be grateful that the president-elect will make changes in favor of the people. We will likely see an increase in restrictions and testing, however, we can only hope to see a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases and a vaccine for the new year. COVID-19 has taken many lives in 2020, however, we must remain grateful for the people in our lives that we still have. While some were not able to make it onto campus this year, those who were should be thankful for the opportunity that student’s all over the U.S. were unable to experience. Being in the New York area, where there are a lower number of cases and heavier restrictions, students are lucky because they can have the chance to have a “normal” college experience– or as close as one can get.
It is also important to remember those who participated in protests this year and those they are helping in doing so. We should be thankful for the people across the United States, and the world, risking their lives for the rights of themselves and others. Not only the protesters but the business and organizations that have stood behind and supported them and their cause.
This is a year of great difficulty, for some more than others; however, we should be reminded of the importance of unity. Supporting the rights of others and standing up for those around us who have gone without. It is important to be thankful for what you do have at the end of the year, as 2020 has taken so much out of us. Being thankful for the new year and the possibility of positive developments in 2021. At the end of the day, no one has had a perfect 2020, however, we will all enter the new year together.