Self Dialogue

In this week's episode, Penelope interviews Yoshi Manhas, a senior at Mercer Island High School, to reflect on his last couple of years at MIHS. He talks about extracurricular activities, favorite classes, and gives some advice to underclassmen about how to make the most out of their high school years. 

In Episode 26, Penelope starts the very first Monthly Check-In! As a second-semester senior, it's important to look back at how things have been going so far. She also gives some tips to upcoming high schoolers, or students already in high school, on what to keep in mind while moving through these 4 years.

2025 calls for Self Dialogue Episode 25! Today, Penelope talks about the Ins and Outs of this year and some of her New Year resolutions. She also incorporates responses and opinions from some of her friends, so make sure to tune in!

In this week's episode, Penelope talks about control...a major stressor!! She talks about ways you can make sure you are staying present and in the moment while you go about your everyday life.

Penelope is in the midst/end of her college applications! She shares her top 4 tips for how to feel prepared for submitting college applications. Whether you're a senior, junior, underclassman or parent, there's something for everyone in this episode!

Don't be fooled by what you see on news sites! It's Election Day and Penelope has a special segment for today, where she dives-in to how we can stay aware of what is true and not true online. Especially with the election in full swing, it is important to fact check.

Penelope discusses how to make friends in college using her own personal experience from a university's summer program she attended this past summer. She gives concrete examples of questions you can ask when trying to make friends and meet new people! Whether you're going into college or put in a situation where you don't know anyway, hopefully this episode is helpful!

SELF DIALOGUE IS BACK! To kick off Penelope's senior year, she talks about 10 things she wishes she had known before going to high school. It's another "big sister" moment!

For episode 19, Penelope goes through what Harvard claims to be the top 5 best tips for studying effectively. Finals week is coming up and so is summer!!

Time for another Advice Avenue! You sent in questions and I did my best to give you advice and answer them! :)