Despite all of the frustrations that I experience at SIT, I am thankful for many things. I am thankful to meet so many amazing people here at SIT. Individuals from different countries, states. Some with different experiences, struggles, hardships, but all with the passion to make this world a better place.

I need to be reminded about this constantly. Seeing the film "Frontiers of Dreams and Fears" made me realize this. Thank you for allowing me to see this film and be reminded about others' stories. I think the longer I am at SIT, I realize that I still want to see more of the world. Yes, I am meeting people, listening to stories about their countries. Instead of having all of my questions answered, and my curiosity finished, I still realize that there is so much that I need to learn, see, and experience.

However, what I am most thankful for is that I can now connect a country, circumstance, to another person and his/her story. Stories and peoples' lives are what keeps me going. It has made my life and experience immensely richer and I hope to continue learning throughout my life.

Thank you for the gift and realization.