Every year when it comes time to choose subjects for the follow year we're told how important these decisions are and how these decisions will effect what careers we can go into.  On this episode McKenzie and guest Liam take a step back and discuss ways we can approach the big decisions.  What options exist, what is the job market like, and how much do subject and degree choices matter?  McKenzie and Liam break it all down in this episode.

The economy can be a dull topic at the best of times, but today we're here to try make things seem a bit more exciting. Penelope joins us to break down why COVID19 and the economy are linked, and what people really mean when they're talking about economic volatility and a recession.

We've now had our lives disrupted for six weeks as a result of the Level 3 & 4 COVID-19 restrictions.  On this episode, McKenzie and Saeran check-in with each other and see how everything is going now that the new 'normal' has really sunk in.

With no routine and numerous distractions, getting school work done at home can be quite the challenge. McKenzie and Samantha discuss strategies you can use to find an effective routine that allows you to keep making progress with school and NCEA.

A lot of us have had our plans as a result of the global pandemic.  Whether it be an international school trip, family holiday, or a gig, it can be disappointing to see events that you've been waiting months or years for to be cancelled in the blink of an eye.  Today, Saeran speaks with Jordan about his experience having his overseas exchange turned upside down by the pandemic.

Being surrounded by your family all day while learning from home can pose some pretty ahh.... unique challenges that can have some unideal consequences. On today's episode we read out some of your less than ideal learning from home incidents.

Being unable to go out, do the things you love, and see the special people in your life can start to take a toll on you after a while.  On today's episode McKenzie and Kiya discuss what you can do to keep your spirits up during New Zealand's Level 4 lockdown.

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Feeling unmotivated can make you feel unhappy, and that's totally normal, but one thing that can help us is understanding the real reason why we're feeling unmotivated.  On today's episode, our guest William talks about the psychological effects of the lockdown, why it might be making us feel unmotivated, and what we can do about it.

Studying at home can feel strange and it can be hard to find the motivation to do so. On today's lockdown Wholesome Half Hour, McKenzie and Saeran breakdown some tips on how to find the motivation to study at home, and answer some of your lockdown study questions.

The Wholesome Half Hour is back on a daily basis to help you through this very strange period of "going" to school in lockdown.  Join McKenzie, Saeran and the StudyTime team at 10am every week day for your daily dose of motivation and NCEA goodness.