Unfiltered

On episode 52 of "Unfiltered," hear from Kevin Chen, a Harvard senior nearing the end of his experience as a pre-med student. What has Kevin's academic and personal journey been like from freshman year to now? As the president of the Harvard Pre-Med Society, what particular trends and qualities of pre-med students has he observed? What motivates him on a day-to-day basis? And what feelings and emotions arise when he reflects on his past three years, his upcoming graduation, and his future in medical school? Find out on this episode.

On episode 51 of "Unfiltered," listen to Emily and Esther Chai as they talk about the difficult process of putting up boundaries, how working out has changed their lives, and why having a faith community in college is so important. Why is saying "no" so hard, yet so necessary at times? How has exercise altered their mentality towards work, food, and life overall? And why has the meshing of their academic and faith communities been such a blessing for the both of them? Find out on this episode <333

On episode 50 (!!) of "Unfiltered," listen as Emily dissects "well-being" into various categories (physical, mental, relational, emotional, spiritual, etc.), explaining how she attempts to nourish each one, her struggles of achieving full well-being, and why these categories are so interlinked and essential to having a happy and healthy time in college. What are some healthy ways to release one's emotions? How/why does Emily's relational health look different this year? And does spiritual well-being transcend religious faith? Find out on today's episode!!

On episode 49 of "Unfiltered," listen as Emily sits down with Simar Bajaj, a fellow Harvard student brimming with passion for the field of medicine. Together, they discuss the value of exploring the history, ethics, and humanities sides of medicine, the importance of going into medicine for the "right reasons," and what the pre-med community is like at Harvard. What makes medicine such a holistic practice? How should a pre-med view and confront their long/arduous journey to becoming a licensed practitioner? And, according to Simar, what sets physicians apart from other careers that "help people?"

On episode 48 of "Unfiltered," listen to Emily's fifteen pieces of college advice, categorized under "social," "personal," and "academic." Why/how do we teach people how to treat us? When should we sacrifice our living styles/particularities to compromise with roommates? And what should we do when our academic path feels strict/narrow? Find out on this episode <3

On this more emotional episode of "Unfiltered," hear from Emily as she talks about the new things she would normally not be facing as a rising sophomore, why she feels overwhelmingly like a freshman again, and what she is excited for in the fall. Does Emily feel qualified to be a peer advising fellow to first-years? Why does the album "Folklore" by Taylor Swift bring her so many emotions of nostalgia and hope? And why is she so excited to not go to class in her pajamas anymore? Find out on this episode <3

On episode 46 of "Unfiltered," listen as Emily discusses why your health is so easy to sacrifice for academic/social "success" in college, why she has been a bit tired but very happy recently, and why she finds so much pride and joy in her Spotify. Why does everything come crumbling down once your health is not prioritized? Why has this been a summer of peace and healing for Emily? And what songs are on her "orgo grind" playlist? Find out on this episode :) <3 Link to Emily's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/emilyhsong?si=e0ed620185554333