Ana Nuku, a sophomore from Australia studying social work, said, “I’m grateful for the sky. I love all the sunsets and the sunrises, the clouds, the stars, and all the little miracles that happen every day. It reminds you that there’s more to life than whatever problems you’re facing in this world.”
Aurie Sorensen, the secretary for the online department from Hawaii, said, “I’m grateful that I can just go down the street and have a beautiful place to hang out. The temple is right here. The school is right here. The beach is right here. The only way it could be better was if everything was cheaper.”
Benjamin Kaivalvatana, a sophomore from Thailand studying accounting, said, “I’m grateful for friends. I have some really good friends and they are always there with me. Even in the lowest parts of my life, they still believe in me.”
David Ye, a freshman from China studying business management, said, “I’m most grateful for my personality. I’m always positive. I always like to experience new things, and I love going on adventures.”
Hineao Bishara, a senior from New Zealand studying social work, said, “I’m grateful for the diversity here on campus. Back home, the only people there are Maori Polynesians. I didn’t see Americans, other types of Polynesians, or anything else. I never get a chance to see what other cultures are like back home, and I have that here.”
Jose Gomez, a senior from Costa Rica studying intercultural peace building, said, “I am grateful for being healthy. If you’re not healthy, it doesn’t matter what happens around you. Everything feels bad. Sometimes we don’t appreciate just being able to run and do what you want without any pain.”
Matt Bell, a freshman from Utah studying psychology, said, "Golf is a reason why I am here. It’s taught me a lot of different attributes like honesty and sportsmanship, and it has earned me a half scholarship here.”
Rita Kennach, a freshman from Washington with an undecided major, said, “I am most grateful for my Samoan and Tongan roots and the opportunities that have come from them. Because of my culture, I have learned how to dance, [which] is one of my talents that I use at the PCC to share the gospel and the Plan of Salvation with those who come to visit.”