As the summer comes to an end and her sophomore year comes close, Ava looks back at her freshman year of college. A 1 am podcast recording focuses on the good, the bad, and the bizarre while she gives her best tips & tricks to surviving college. Though this upcoming school year is looking a lot different for millions of Americans, she gives advice for remote and in-person learning and how to crush this new semester despite all that continues to go on in the world.

Current Cause: Across the world, the island nation of Mauritius is suffering an environmental emergency from an oil spill on their country’s coast, which impacts not only the wildlife but the tourism & fishing that the country relies on. At home, the USPS is facing cuts from their budget and the removal of necessary processing machines ahead of the election in November. Below, are links to stay informed and help both causes:

Mauritian Wildlife Foundation

USPS Story & How to Help