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The final exam period is near! In this episode, Rico, Eja, and Kinasha will rant about studying for exams, coping with online classes, free-riders, and share some tips on how to overcome those challenges. We wish you all the best luck!

Lately, bicycle communities raise concern among other road users as they often come in groups and block other vehicle’s way. A while ago, a photo of a motorcycle rider pointing his middle finger at a group of bicyclists went viral. Thus, in this episode, Eja and Kinasha will argue to decide which of them is truly at fault.

The word 'sorry' is supposed to be used to express regret for doing or saying things that you shouldn't. But do you think that is the solitary purpose of saying 'sorry'? Have you ever thought that instead of enunciating guilt, people say 'sorry' only because they're supposed to? In this episode, our hosts will uncover another perspective on saying 'sorry' and why do they think it has drifted away from its initial purpose. 

You might have heard a saying that goes “age is just a number” while having a conversation about age gap in a romantic relationship. Sure, you can’t just handpick a person to love, it depends on how you feel about them. But do you know that the likelihood of divorce increases as age gap widens? Have you considered that it’s unethical if a 21-year-old dates a 16-year-old child? Join us to talk through this topic only on this episode.

Every person might have experienced laziness at least once in their lives. One thing you should know about being lazy, is that it's different from procrastination and idleness.  Procrastinating essentially means to postpone a task but you still get it done at the end of the day. Meanwhile, idleness simply means that you don't do anything because there is nothing to be done! Either way, the society deems this kind of behavior unacceptable. Do you think there is a reasonable explanation to think otherwise?

Are you someone who can never say no to a favor? Do you always feel like you need to be kind to everyone to be accepted in the society? If you answer these two questions with "Yes", then you might have developed what we call a "Good Girl Syndrome". Rico, Eja, and Kinasha will further untangle some issues regarding this syndrome only on this episode. 

Peer pressure is something that practically always exists among adolescents. It urges you to fit into a certain group of people and being a part of it makes you feel significant. Peer pressure also occurs to college students, especially when it comes to their involvement in organizations. Rico and Eja will further discuss about peer pressure and to what extent does it come off as ‘healthy’, only on this episode.

Having imagination is common among humans as we have our own thoughts and ability to form new ideas in our minds. Sometimes, imagination brings us comfort when reality fails to fulfill our expectations. In this episode, our hosts will discuss about imaginary relationships and why people find it bizarre.

Starting a romantic relationship might not be easy for many people, it takes time and effort to bloom and prosper. You're probably thinking that ending a relationship is as hard as starting it, or even harder at times. But worry not, there is a super easy way to end your relationship. Just ghost your partner!

Have you ever gotten yourself into a conversation where your partner kept changing the focus to themself? Or are you someone who doesn't know how to listen properly when someone's talking to you? In this episode, Rico, Eja, and Kinasha will talk over these interrelated problems while practicing how to become a great listener. Make sure to listen to this episode til the very end as you may gain some insights that can help you maintain a more enjoyable conversation!