growing gains: Recent Episodes
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We’ve all heard about growing pains, but what about growing gains? Being a teenager can be hard at times, and we’re here to help. Teen to teen, we share our experiences and advice on how you can make the most out of your situation, and maybe just help a little with your growing pains. With talks about college applications, money management, relationships and more, join us as we bring you growing gains. Episodes every Saturday - on Spotify and Apple Podcast.
Admitted to MIT, Cambridge, UC Berkeley, UCLA and more, Anson shares with us his journey of applying (and getting accepted) to the top universities in the world. In this episode, we talk about a project that Anson founded that set him apart from other applicants, his very last minute MIT application (plus how he pulled through), and so much more! Follow our Instagram @growinggainspodcast for time stamps and more information on the speaker.
Enoch, an incoming Cambridge Medicine student, and Jason, an incoming Cambridge Natural Sciences student, share their experience of applying to the prestigious university. From choosing between Oxford and Cambridge, preparing for the assessments, and dealing with stress, they provide everything you need to know before applying there! Check out our Instagram @growinggaingspodcast for time stamps and more information on the speakers!
Helen has been studying in the UK since she was 16, boarding in the prestigious Westminster School in London. Here, she discusses what's it like being an international student in one of the top schools in UK, including dealing with culture shock, fitting in, and the benefits of studying abroad. In the end, she also gives advice on whether you should pursue your academics in the UK. Follow our Instagram @growinggainspodcast for time stamps and more information on the speaker!
In this episode, Ivy, Jade and Anders share their experience of applying to the University of Oxford, including how they wrote their UCAS essays, prepared for the interview, choosing colleges, and much more! Follow our Instagram @growinggainspodcast for more information on the speakers and time stamps.
Hong Kong - we're not a city with the smartest students in the world for no reason...our rigorous academic curricula encourages us to constantly challenge ourselves. Yet, this inevitably will bring stress and make us feel overwhelmed at times. Well good news, Janice and Jacqueline, both candidates of the 2022 HKDSE, are here to help! In this episode, they'll share their experience dealing with academic stress, how they stress relief, and study methods that help them sleep better at night. Follow our Instagram @growinggainspodcast for time stamps and more information!
In this episode, Enoch will be sharing his journey of getting into Harvard, Julliard, the Royal College of Music, the New England Conservatory of Music, and more. Without the typical internships and extracurriculars that you'd expect an Ivy League admit to have, listen to how Enoch made his way into one of the top universities in the world. Check out our Instagram @growinggainspodcast for time stamps and more information about the speakers!
As students in Hong Kong, having financial literacy isn't necessarily on the top of our to-do list. But Matthew, an investor, business owner, and full time student, has clearly gotten ahead. Join us as we discuss how you should get started on investment, opening a bank account, and other tips! Check out our Instagram too @growinggainspodcast for time stamps and other information.
IB students are generally believed to be sleep-deprived, sad, and constantly complaining about the workload. Yes, IB can be hard some times, but it's also a valuable learning experience, with much freedom to initiate academic research, discussions, and personal projects. In this episode, Christian, Kayley, and Audrey share their experiences of taking on the IB Diploma Programme, including how they managed their IAs/EEs and the most effective ways to revise. Check out our Instagram @growinggainspodcast for time stamps and more information!
Kinnia (accepted to Yale, Oxford) and Zoe (accepted to Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins, Duke, Cambridge) share their experience in the college applications process, giving advice on the essays, choosing electives in high school, researching about colleges, and more! Check out our Instagram @growinggainspodcast for more information, including time stamps.
Jasmine (admitted to Brown, Georgetown School of Foreign Service, UC Berkeley) and Vanessa (admitted to Cornell, UCLA) share their experiences as a Hong Kong student applying to universities in the United States. In this episode, they reveal their standardized test scores, extracurriculars, essay topics, while touching on their interview experience, and give advice regarding college choices, building your own profile, and time management. Check out our Instagram @growinggainspodcast for timestamps!
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