Have you ever felt like you've done something that is hard to come back from and you wish you could just start over?  3 students who transferred to LQ have done exactly that.  They share about how some decisions can reshape the course of anyone's life. 
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**Warning.  This episode contains some explicit content including violence and drug use. 

Being able to say that you’re proud of who you are can be difficult when others might be trying to tear you down. Julian boldly shares his challenges with moving to different school districts, dealing with the stigmas of being Hispanic, and changing his mindset to succeed and overcome barriers. 

Caroline Nguyen shares her experience in her internship and how it has prepared her for both a future in college and career.   She is also open about how mental health is a priority in her life.  

Our lives outside of La Quinta High School is usually a mesh of what a dense suburb in Orange County has to offer.  Joseph's family, however, has an experience that is very different from that.  From waking up early to tend to farm animals and maintaining different crops, Joseph has gained hands on experience that is very rare for his age. 

Over his 2 years at La Quinta, Joseph has stood out proudly wearing his cowboy boots and hat to school regularly.  He played baseball and participated in Culture Week which highlighted our LatinX population.  His story is one of a kind for Humans of LQHS. 

The Humans of LQHS includes all those in the LQ family.  A parent was willing to sit down and share with us the story of their leaving Vietnam.  She explains how the experience has lead her to be the person that she is today in the roles of her as a child,  parent, and US citizen.

Warning: This episode contains details about  war and violence.  

The Humans of LQHS podcast was created by Bridges at La Quinta High School. 
This episode was hosted by  | Elio Pham
Writing was done by | Elio Pham
Audio recording and editing by | Daniel Nguyen and Elio Pham
Produced by  | Chris Burton
Graphics contributed by  | Tammy Tran and Maddison Nguyen
Youtube content edited by  | Daniel Nguyen
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Joining a sport is a great way to be involved on campus, however, when it becomes hard to balance out time for practice and games with academics, students are faced with a choice.  Joane and Elio talk about their experiences and what lead them to the choices they made.  
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This episode was hosted by  | Carrie Nguyen
Writing was done by | Joane & Elio
Audio recording and editing by | Daniel Nguyen
Produced by  | Chris Burton
Graphics contributed by  | Tammy Tran and Madison Nguyen
Youtube content edited by  | Mckayla Vo
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11th grader, Lana, has moved around many times growing up.  At a young age, one of her parents had a sudden onset of schizophrenia.  It has made it hard to make friends and connect with others.  Lana shares about how it's been hard for her other parent to raise her and her siblings on a single income.    

She hopes that by sharing her story, she will be able to help other students who might have the same experience.  
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This episode was hosted and written by Dayana Davalos & Mckayla Vo

Thank you to our guest Lana Vu. 

Sound recording and editing by McKayla Vo.

Directing done by our advisor, Chris Burton. 

PR & graphics by Tammy Tran.

Thank you for listening.  If you liked this episode, please share with a friend. Tune in next month!

Elio and Kiyo have a candid conversation about their journey through discovering who they are and arriving at what their pronouns mean to them.

The Humans of LQHS podcast was created by Bridges at La Quinta High School.  

This episode was hosted by Dayana Davalos & Mckayla Vo

Writing was also done by Mckayla Vo & Dayana Davalos

Thank you to our guests Kiyo & Elio.

Sound recording and editing by McKayla Vo and our advisor, Chris Burton.

PR & graphics Steven Ninh & Tammy Tran. 

*****Warning: This episode contains material that includes violence, rape, torture, and kidnapping.  Listener discretion is advised.

Syria's ongoing civil war destroyed communities, divided the people, and displaced many families.  Many came to the US as refugees for a better opportunity.  Kenda shares her journey leaving Syria, living in Jordan, and eventually ending up in Westminster, California. 

*****Warning: This episode contains material that includes violence, rape, torture, and kidnapping.  Listener discretion is advised.

Syria's ongoing civil war destroyed communities, divided the people, and displaced many families.  Many came to the US as refugees for a better opportunity.  Kenda shares her journey leaving Syria, living in Jordan, and eventually ending up in Westminster, California.