The thing that I've always loved about Thanksgiving is that it's the perfect stopping point in the semester of one to gather their thoughts before the inevitable chaos of Finals Week rolls around. Though I have roughly five paper due in the next two weeks in the back of my mind, here's a few things that I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving.

1. Being Able To Come Home To See My Family

Thanksgiving doesn't have to be a time spent with family, but I'm so thankful that mine is. Going thousands of miles away from home is something I'll never regret, but when you go months without having your mama's cooking or seeing your own bed, you can start to miss your hometown too much to wait until Christmas Break.

2. Thanksgiving Dinner

Because Thanksgiving is by far my favorite meal of the entire year.

3. My School and the Opportunities I've Received From Going There

USC has been one of the biggest blessings in my life. Between the opportunity to spend four years living in L.A. and getting to be a part of one of the best journalism schools (and general schools) in the country, my college experience has brought so much into my life.

4. My Football Team

One of those things that USC has brought into my life is an amazing football team #fighton. And while I'm always thankful to be a fan of USC Football, I'm particularly thankful this year now that we're actually having a pretty solid season (byeeee UW).

5. My Friends and Family

I would be nowhere, particularly during this crazy semester, without the support of some truly incredible people in my life who support me no matter what (and I don't need a holiday to let them know how much I appreciate them, but it doesn't hurt to reiterate it).

6. My Future

Though everything following graduation is very up in the air, I'm thankful that so much potential lies in the unknown next year. And even though the uncertainty is scary, all I can do is enjoy what's left of college, and life will sort itself out.