How can we appreciate the education offered by institutions like CIEE, if we do not take the time once a year to reflect on our experiences. Thanksgiving is not just a holiday or a tradition, it's a necessity and a human right that should never be taken away. While we may not all be American, we all recognize the right and the importance of giving thanks, even if it is only once a year. After nicely asking specific individuals in the administration for the formal cancellation of classes and being harshly denied, we have enacted phase two of our resistance.