Dealing w/ Competition & Toxicity in HS: Bay Area Edition

Hi everyone, it’s Angelina! Tune in to hear about Ally’s experience immigrating to America from China as a 5th grader, the ways in which she’s grown from this journey, and how it’s shaped her unique cultural identity. Shoutout to my amazing editing team M&AS! I’m so happy that I get to produce content with Sarika, Arna, and Mary :) --- Follow Study Break on Instagram: @thestudybreakpodcast

Hi everyone, this week's episode was super exciting to film with returning guest, Sarah from our back-to-school episode! In this week's episode, we discuss all things bookish which includes the rise of reading, book slumps, growing up with books, and lastly book to movie adaptations. As you know by now, Core 4 is on top :D!  --- Follow Study Break on Instagram and TikTok: @thestudybreakpodcast  Follow Amaal on Instagram: @amaal_duale Follow Abby on Instagram: @sarahdockrill

TW: Mentions of Isolation, and struggling with mental health. Hi everyone!! I'm super excited for you guys to listen to this week's episode! This week we have an episode about navigating college and the transition from high school! During the episode, I was joined by my friend Abby. Another topic we cover is holiday traditions and what it's like being away from home. As you know by now, Core 4 is on top :D!  --- Follow Study Break on Instagram and TikTok: @thestudybreakpodcast  Follow Amaal on Instagram: @amaal_duale Follow Abby on Instagram: @abbyy.kirbyy

Hi guys, it’s Angelina! In this week’s episode, I had a fun time chatting with Derek about his passions in the audio visual (AV) field. Tune in to learn about how Derek discovered his passion for AV, the work he’s done through his project ECLeasy, and advice he has for teens looking to explore videography as well! Shoutout to my amazing editing team M&AS! I’m so happy that I get to produce content with Sarika, Arna, and Mary :). --- Follow Study Break on Instagram and TikTok: @thestudybreakpodcast Follow Angelina on Instagram: @aangelinamo Follow Derek on Instagram: @de.ekma

In this episode, I chat with Nikki about her journey as an aspiring author in high school! Tune in to learn about advice Nikki has for teens also interested in writing and publishing their own work. --- Follow Study Break on Instagram and TikTok: @thestudybreakpodcast Follow Angelina on Instagram: @aangelinamo Follow Nikki on Instagram: @nikkihekmat

TW: Mentions of suicide ideation, grief, depression and anxiety  Hi everyone!! I'm super excited for you guys to listen to week 8’s episode :))! This week we have a super important episode! During the episode, I was joined by my friend Jamaya, talking about mental health. Some topics we cover are, dealing with declining mental health aswell as self care! As always, thank you to the Wednesday team Gavin, Sydney, and Crystabelle. Core 4 on top!!  --- Follow Study Break on Instagram and TikTok: @thestudybreakpodcast  Follow Amaal on Instagram: @amaal_duale

Hi everyone!! I'm super excited for you guys to listen to week 7’s episode :))! This week we have a super funny episode! During the episode, I was joined by my cousin Muna, talking about nostalgia and growing up. Some topics we cover are, childhood movies and tv, growing up, and the idea of nostalgia!! As always, thank you to the Wednesday team Gavin, Sydney, and Crystabelle. Core 4 on top!!  Follow Study Break on Instagram and TikTok: @thestudybreakpodcast  Follow Amaal on Instagram: @amaal_duale

In this episode, I chat with Grace about her experience as a high school senior in the Bay Area, a notoriously competitive environment for students. Tune in to listen to how Grace deals with pressure, burn-out, and maintaining a work-life balance! --- Follow Study Break on Instagram and TikTok: @thestudybreakpodcast Follow Angelina on Instagram: @aangelinamo Follow Grace on Instagram: @xhgracewang

Hi everyone!! I'm super excited for you guys to listen to week 6's episode :))!  During the episode, I was joined by friends Abigail and Abby and we talked about all things art. Some big themes in this week's episode were, the stereotypes art students go through, the pursuit of arts, and the difference between musical schools vs regular! As always, thank you to the Wednesday team Gavin, Sydney, and Crystabelle. Core 4 on top!  --- Follow Study Break on Instagram and TikTok: @thestudybreakpodcast  Follow Amaal on Instagram: @amaal_duale  Follow Abigail on Instagram: @abbyb_7473  Follow Abby on Instagram: @abbysaurus_rose

Trigger Warning: topics on suicide, hate crimes, mental health In this week’s episode, I chat with Amanda and Lilianne about their experience advocating for social change as teens. They share their experiences with Empower by Hour, a non-profit organization that focuses on social advocacy, as well as Girl Up, an initiative centered around promoting equity for girls and women.  — Follow Study Break on Instagram and TikTok: @thestudybreakpodcast Follow Angelina on Instagram: @aangelinamo Follow Amanda on Instagram: @_amandacliu_ Follow Lilianne on Instagram: @liliachiaa  Check out Empower By Hour on Instagram: @empowerbyhour