Grace and Gratitude Despite Challenging Times - Part 5

There is light, positivity to be found during this pandemic. Everyone has been impacted in some way – and some much more than others. There are moments when time seems to run achingly slow. And there are days that seem like things are spinning out of control.

If we’re able, it might be good to stop, take a deep breath and ask ourselves two simple questions. What have we learned through all of this so far? And for what are we most grateful right now? That’s just what we did with students, staff and faculty at Salt Lake Community College. In a series of eight posts this month, we give you some of their answers. We hope it brings a little light and positivity into your day.

Part 5

Ivon Mata Miranda, student

Ivon is in her first year as a student at SLCC and is “grateful that despite everything that’s going on we can still go to school.” She says she has learned not to take things for granted. Her advice is to “really appreciate the small things in life, because you never know when it’s going to be taken away from you.”

Whitney King Hyans, photography professor in Visual Art & Design Department

Whitney has noticed the creative ways in which her photography students have captured the world around them during the pandemic. She says she is grateful to have such amazing students. She loves that “they’re discovering ways to see the world in a different and positive way and learning new things about themselves.”

Manisha Adhikari, student

Manisha is confident that “we will get through this difficult times.” She says that it is important to “try to be positive.” As a nursing major, Manisha is especially “grateful for all the front liners who are working tremendously to help people.”

Sean Rose, student

Sean is studying CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) technology at SLCC and is grateful that the college is “pushing to get everyone an education still and to not take a break or slow down at all.” Sean says that he has learned this year just “how adaptable us Utahns can be.” His advice is “just keep at it,” and “don’t be afraid to ask questions or get help."