Step Up: Recent Episodes

Ghalyah Al Hendi

Step Up is done by a high school student, Ghalyah Al Hendi, to provide educational but fun episodes in order to give other students tips and tricks to head in the right direction in their high school life. In the Podcast, the topics revolve around the college application process as well as important skills to gain for the future!

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Welcome back everyone! As application deadlines are approaching, scholarship applications are opening up! I focused on three of the most well known scholarships here in the UAE. I covered requirements, benefits and how to apply. I hope you find this helpful! 

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Hello everyone! I know it is a stressful time with application season, but I have great content for you that will hopefully help you! The first episode for this application season is Recommendation Letters. How to ask for them, who to ask, tips and tricks and everything in between! Hope this helps!

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Hear from Stanford and KU Undergrads! In this episode, we touch up on how these students got into their dream universities, how they applied, and their experience in these universities. This is definitely an episode not to miss! 

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Welcome back everyone! It has definitely been a while with all the stress of finals and exams! Which is why I thought, since we are wrapping up this academic year, it would be perfect to deliver an episode on how to get/maintain those straight A's next academic year! 

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Welcome back to the second part of Creating your own Startup series. I wanted to share my personal experience in this topic so you can get an example that could hopefully help you!

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Welcome back everyone, I have an exciting two part series for you about Startups. This first part of the series, I talked about how you can build your own startup and different tips and steps you can take. Keep a look out for the second part of the series where I talk about my own startup, Peoplability, and my experience!

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Welcome back! Today for the first time I have a guest speaker, Reem! This was a great episode as we spoke about the differences and similarities in the US System and UK System. Reem is very familiar with the UK System, while I am familiar with the US System. We also spoke about our different high school journeys and university applications. This is definitely an episode you shouldn't miss!

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While summer is a time to relax, it is also a great time to be productive. In this episode, I highlight the importance of high school summers, how you can use your time wisely during the summer, six great summer activities and most importantly how to stand out in whatever you choose to do! 

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This is the second part of the two-part series! I share the different tips on how to find your best fit university, and the different factors you should take into consideration when making a decision as such. Hope you enjoy it!

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I present to you this two part series of finding your best fit in both majors and universities. This has been a repeated request and I am so glad to share the different tips, resources, and recommendations so you could find the perfect major that suits you!

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One of the highly suggested episodes, self-studying AP's, is finally here! I was hesitant to create this prior to my own self-studied AP exams, which is why it took a while! Regardless, in this episode you get an insight on self-studying AP's. I also provide you with tips, resources, and even advice on what to avoid based on my past mistakes while I was self-studying AP's!

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Managing your time is cruical! In this episode I talk about how you should manage your time and the benefits of great time management! You will also get insight to the importance it holds and how behind every successful person is great time management skills!

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Welcome back to the second episode! In this episode I talk about one of my strengths, my extracurricular activities! I talk about the importance of extracurriculars and the different tips and tricks on boosting your extracurriculars!

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Welcome back to the second episode! In this episode I talk about one of my strengths, my extracurricular activities! I talk about the importance of extracurriculars and the different tips and tricks on boosting your extracurriculars!

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Step up and take control of your life! In this episode, the discussion revolves around self discipline and how different it is compared to motivation. Self discipline, I believe, lies behind every successful person.