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It’s the season of giving thanks and we asked our Instagram followers to share their gratitude. From family and friends to pizza and puppies, here's our list of 100 things that Point Park University students are thankful for this year.

  1. Education @hannahk2019
  2. Pittsburgh @ajbpgh
  3. Quesadillas @sjoburger
  4. Being able to study in America @dobie.33
  5. My faith @thekattkersting
  6. My loving family @coltondebiase
  7. Family, friends and of course, theater @cvsasnovas
  8. Friendships made right here in steel town! @stefantriveri
  9. Living in the most BEAUTIFUL CITY that is Pittsburgh @rhiannaaa_d
  10. My friends @_shelbyfink 
  11. The school and the people I’ve met here! @tatortotz44
  12. Kindness @javajenl
  13. My professors @thatdancerdrake
  14. 7/11 snacks @milbrisu
  15. Espresso @amcmahonpgh
  16. Everyone in the Career Development Center. They are always so helpful and encouraging. @annawolf98
  17. Vegetarian restaurants @em_palma27
  18. Cats @_heliophile_
  19. Ariana Grande’s new song “thank u, next” @marissajpg
  20. James Charles finally coming out with his own palette @zoedeclue
  21. I am thankful for my friends, family and cat for their support! @gracey_evans
  22. I’m thankful to be around an amazing community of people. @kierakhanna123
  23. Voting! @kaleigh_varney
  24. Waking up each morning and knowing it’s a brand new day @elenamrocz
  25. Fresh air @sebintomsvarghese
  26. Thanksgiving break! @lydiagrimenstein
  27. I’m thankful that my son Taylor is at Point Park in the COPA class of ’22 and is the happiest he’s ever been! @amyolsen.youniquebyamyo
  28. The USG executive cabinet @kaymorkearns02
  29. I’m thankful for my family who has supported me and also my second momma who is always there. @natalie_rae_nmatvya
  30. The students and staff at Point Park for making our campus and community feel like a family @kaciejobrown
  31. Having the opportunity to apply to such a wonderful college! @hey.its.triple.a
  32. Good friends and strong, inspiring people @k_werky
  33. Thankful for Point Park and the multimedia program @coakespgh
  34. My family’s unconditional support @laflorcitay
  35. Having a family that supports my educational decisions @7nany92
  36. Point Park men’s soccer team @dreb96_
  37. Love @dtballence0424
  38. That my son is thriving in the amazing environment Point Park surrounds him with! @jen_eland
  39. Happiness! @emalinecook
  40. My wonderful boyfriend, friends and family @kenziededo
  41. My best friends! @ashleyoffman
  42. The right to vote @elenacristinalazaro
  43. My family and friends! @kaylamac13
  44. God @katelynnorthcraft
  45. The opportunity to do what I love every single day @themralex
  46. An overwhelming and genuine good that surrounds me in Pittsburgh people and at Point Park @iannotthekillerbrady
  47. The education I’ve received @jess.d.diehl
  48. My growth @zabistak
  49. My music @mcardle14
  50. The opportunities that have opened up since senior year has started @lindseychristine22
  51. No classes on Fridays @mirandaklein
  52. Broadway! @sydneyrsmiley
  53. The opportunities that Point Park provides me @alyssab2043
  54. The library’s collection of films @lainefoxworthy
  55. Anything I have and don’t have @adelmega5
  56. Having the best freshmen residents! @kooper_reese
  57. My dog @kristynmarie0804
  58. My professors @__.oenomenl.__
  59. Having a home of our own that is full of love and good vibes @steelingstephanie
  60. People like Benedict Cumberbatch and Tyler Joseph @cumberbuzzer
  61. Puppy snuggles @dean509 
  62. My family @haleyfaust23
  63. The friends who have supported me throughout my journey to becoming a performer @broadway_theater_
  64. My health! @ohannah6
  65. That Katie LaBelle is my roommate @zoedeclue
  66. Coca-Cola @sashitus
  67. My friends that support me unconditionally @theogsassmaster
  68. Being able to express my creativity through the medium that I’ve chosen @carsonjpaul
  69. Pizza @graceponies
  70. Being alive and having people to always support me no matter what. @cincodejenna
  71. Dance! It allows me to express myself! @paigeriffer
  72. My amazing supportive friends @paigeriffer
  73. Two of my closest friends who are also content creators @bradyrlippert
  74. I’m thankful for my dance family! @grace_dcs
  75. I’m thankful for the love and support that has come from my friends and loving girlfriend. @tylerrb18
  76. The relationships with my professors at Point Park! @taylordelay
  77. Having the opportunity to major in the field I’m truly passionate about (dance). @elliedancer18
  78. My nieces, Mila and Nora! They are my world and future Pioneers! @rachelmckriger
  79. Having the opportunity to attend a school as lovely as Point Park. @bookworm.jpg
  80. I woke up this morning in MY bed with MY sheets. There was a roof over my head and food in the fridge. @thatstagemanager
  81. My health and my friends and family @josecannon
  82. I’m thankful to just be able to live everyday knowing I have friends and family supporting me! @gardnerkaylan
  83. For my wonderful friends and family who lift me up even through the hardest times. @issy.yobbagy
  84. The ability to vote @justinac14
  85. The work I get to create @briankarl
  86. An awesome boyfriend, roomates and friends @jadesteele21
  87. The ability and right to vote! @garrettwcline
  88. Community and belonging @allisonhritz
  89. Love @k1mberly99
  90. Puppies @mamaj301
  91. The fact that I have both parents in my life @xtay.369x
  92. The University Instagram account @pioneerrecs
  93. Freshman Resident Director Caleb Rodgers @dan_strickland123
  94. I’m thankful for the opportunity to be able to practice what I love, dance! @gardnerkaylan
  95. The creative outlets in my life @hannah_mikell
  96. Take home exams @_danadaas
  97. Everyone who lives with me on the 4loor @jordynhronec
  98. Moes! @kylee_killan
  99. I’m thankful for my future masters degree with Point Park! And my baby. @maestra_7
  100. Honestly… everything @kellyliddicoat

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