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Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University of America Students Share What They Are Grateful for on Campus

Students say the strong sense of community, faith, academic excellence, and more make Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University unique.
Students enjoy the vibrant life on the patio outside the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center each day at Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. (Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University/Patrick G. Ryan)

As the nation marks Thanksgiving, students from Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà share what makes the campus community so special and what they are grateful for daily.

"The Pryz patio." - Kathleen Polking, Drama, Class of 2024

"Getting to see people I love every day." - Julia Faola, Education, Class of 2026

Two students working with each other on campus
Students bond all across Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà campus, the largest in Washington, D.C. (Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University/Patrick G. Ryan)

"I’m thankful for the opportunity to receive a great education".- Austin Mosley, Musi,c and Business major, Class of 2025

"My roommate and my teammates." - Joshua Leon, Class of 2027

Runner josh leon mid race
Cross Country runner Josh Leon has found a family with his Cardinal teammates. Students find success on the Division III level and intramural sports. (Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University/Patrick G. Ryan)

 "I am thankful for feeling like I am friends with everyone. CUA is truly a community and I am very happy to have found it." - Robert McKenna, Business, Class of 2025

"I’m thankful for the opportunity to meet people I would have never met and for the opportunity to build a positive relationship with God while being at CUA." - Aubrynn Arcement, Architecture, Class of 2026

Students praying together in church
The strong faith life on Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà campus is a crucial aspect of building community on campus. (Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University/Patrick G. Ryan)

 "I am thankful for the professional and personal connections that CUA can provide through its alumni and student community." - Rebekah Rowe, History and Secondary Education, Class of 2024

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