As teenagers, we all seem to undergo stress and struggles in one way or another. In this episode, we dive into the mental health challenges of teens from comparing ourselves to peers to the pressures of cultural expectations in career choices. We explore the impact of friendships, social media, and the effectiveness of student support from school wellness centers. Tune into our conversation to learn more about our personal experiences in prioritizing mental health as high school students and how we manage stress.

In this episode, we have Angelina, the high school senior in our team, reveal useful tips in the college application process. She shares how she tackled her Common App essay and UC Personal Insight Questions, as well as supplemental essays for schools that required them. She also talks about the activity list requirements on both applications and how to come up with a balanced college list.  

Ever faced an unappealing salad bar, cardboard pizzas, or never-ending lunch lines? We have! In this episode, we discuss the highs and lows of our school lunch experiences at each of our schools. From differences in lunch pre- versus post-pandemic to comparing school food in other countries, we’ve covered it all. We also dive into the changes and improvements we would like to see made in the future through student body advocacy across districts. Grab your favorite lunch and join us for our first episode!