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In this episode, I talk with Jacky about her decision to attend Mount Saint Mary’s, why she didn’t initially choose Mount Saint Mary’s, first and her desire to switch schools, what it’s like to commute, and what she plans to do with her major after four years.

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In this episode, I talk with Mariela about the tale of how she wanted to be a nurse, how nursing majors are highly competitive, and how Mount Saint Mary's is very strict about the nursing program and academics.

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In this episode, I talk with Laila about how it is to be a psychology major, her pros and cons of Mount Saint Mary's, and how she feels about dorming at Chelon and using the shuttles every day to come to Doheny for classes How does she feel about going to a private school with just girls?

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In this episode, I talk with Lauryn about how she discovered Mount Saint Mary's and why she chose it. To be a nursing major, and what is the difference between the Fast Track and the four-year Nursing program? And if you choose the fast track, How is it and how does it feel to be a nurse on the fast track, and what are the benefits and drawbacks of doing so?

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In this episode, I talk with Ximena about how Mount St Mary's was not her first choice of college to attend, how she started her own nail business, how she decided she wanted to make her own YouTube channel, and how she is a business major who is already making money moves in her nail business

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In this episode, I talk to Estefania why she wants to be a business major and what she wants to do after four years of college, as well as how it feels to be undeclared and learning whatever you want to learn to figure out what major you want to be in, and what her first impressions of Mount St. Mary's were.

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In this episode, I talk to Maddie about why she chose this college, why she wanted to be a chemistry major, and how her studies are going. And how she feels about living on a mountain, as well as if Mount St. Mary's was her first choice for college.

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In this episode, I interview with Keela and Tracie about why they chose Mount Saint Mary, why they wanted to be film majors, what their objectives are after college, how they are adjusting to college, and what they like and dislike about Mount St. Mary's

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In this episode, I talk with Tiara about committee college and why she chose to attend. What is her major, and why did she choose it? And what are her thoughts about Mount St. Mary's, as well as how she found out about it?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-topic-1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-topic-1/support

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In this episode, I talk with Golden about how she found Mount St. Mary's, why she wanted to attend the school, and how she like it so far as a nursing major. and What are the difficulties of a nursing major?

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In this episode, I talk with Zoe about how high tech high school is changing, whether it's a good thing or a bad thing, and about the future when she decides to apply to colleges and what she wants to do after high school.

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In this episode, we speak with Marie, a former HTHI student from the class of 2023. We talk about Marie's life after leaving HTHL and San Diego halfway through junior year, as well as her experiences living elsewhere. We also talk about where Marie currently attends college, what she's majoring in, and how college is going for her.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-topic-1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-topic-1/support

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In this episode, I talk with Jamie about why she wants to be a nursing major, why she chose Mount St. Mary's, and how her second week of college and how we first met.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-topic-1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-topic-1/support

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In this episode, I speak with Sariah, a rising influencer with 12.8K YouTube followers, about how her second year of college is going, what motivated her to create her own YouTube channel, and why she started doing stop motion animation.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-topic-1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-topic-1/support

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In this episode, Nareth and I talk with Ace about the upcoming chapter in his life, his interests in specific majors, his experience as ASB president, and his initial impressions of the High Tech High culture/community.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-topic-1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-topic-1/support

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In this episode we have Carla. She graduated from HTHI this year and is a number one supporter, having been with us since the very beginning. We discuss where she plans to go college, what major she plans to pursue, and her experience at High Tech High International.


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For this episode we have Jonathan. He was the one that was often out and about playing guitar in the patio, and he also took part in the mini concert at HTHI's talent show. We learn more about Jonathan, his plans for college, and how his interest for playing the guitar started.


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Sara Kennedy, our very first guest on the Topic, returns in this episode. We talk about Sara's new work and her transition out of HTH. We talk about how our lives have changed since she was last on the podcast.


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In this episode, I speak with Melissa, a rising influencer with 183 YouTube followers who is embarking on a new journey in college.


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In this episode, we have Rya, a senior at HTHI this past school year. An individual who was a member of the team that made this year’s HTHI yearbook possible. Rya, Nareth, and I talk about our high school experiences, as well as where she will attend college and what her major will be. Also, Nareth apologizes for her inarticulacy in this episode.


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In this episode, we have Annalisa. She is a rising senior. She and I talk about the new chapters in our lives, her starting senior year and me as a rising freshman in college. We also discuss the support that we gave each other in high school and whether or not going to college after high school is right for everyone


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In this episode, we have a special guest: ABCDE!! pronounced Ab-si-dy. ABCDE does not attend HTH, but she is an avid listener of the podcast. she also happens to be a senior who attends a KIPP high school in Texas. In this episode, we learn about how ABCDE started listening to the topic, who ABCDE is, and the meaning behind her name:)


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In this episode our guest is Jacob, the 12th grade English teacher…the one who wears cowboy boots and plays the guitar. In this episode we learn more about Jacob and talk about his sudden transition into the High-Tech High system. We also find out who his favorite student is!

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In this episode we have our new dean of students, Nikki. We get to learn more about Nikki, her transition into the HTH system, and how she landed her current position. There’s more to her than meets the eye!

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In this episode we introduce Elvira A student from our HTH village who attends High Tech High Media Arts. She also happens to be my fellow co-host’s long time friend. In this episode we learn about Elvira, what her transition was like into the High Tech High system, and her thoughts on the HTH system. We also get to learn more about my fellow co-host!


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In this episode we introduce Yanelle, Job’s(ep. 9) sister. We talk about how she’s trying to start her own business as well as the small business she has. We also talk about her experience with community college, and we get learn a little more about Job.


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In this episode I talk to Paul, a current UCLA student and ex HTHI alumni. Paul talks about his transition to college from a HTH school. And what his college experience is like. 


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In this episode we introduce the 10th grade teacher Jesus/Chuy. We talk about the college he went to. What his college experience was like, and the path he took to become a teacher.     


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In this episode we introduce Rose, a 9th grader. We talk about her education before coming to HTHI, her classes, why she decided to join MEChA, and how her first year of high school went.


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I'm this episode we introduce wes, one of Rachel's interns. We talk about what an HBCU is, and why she decided to go to one. we also talk about why she wants to because a teacher, and why she decided to intern at HTHI.


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In this episode we introduce the 10th grade teacher Jesus/Chuy. we talk about the college he went to. What his college experience was like, and the path he took to become a teacher.


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In this episode Elena and I talk about her college experience. Going to different types of colleges, and how she likes working at High Tech High.


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In this episode, me and Enrique talk about how he got into HTH International and became the dean of students.


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In this episode Mike and I talked about how he didn’t know what he wanted to do in life. So he decided to become a teacher.


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In this episode, me and Ellie talked about there college experience and The transition into a college.


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In this episode Nareth, Ruth, and I talk about her college experience, and how her transition from HTHI to college was like.


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In this episode Nareth, Dr.Sam and I talk about why do school's ban books that talk about real world issues, and how that affect students learning about life?


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In this episode Mike and I talked about how he didn’t know what he wanted to do in life. So, he decided to become a teacher


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In this episode me and Eric talk about College tips for the future if you are going to college and what is the benefit of going to college.


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In this episode, I’ve talked to Viktoriia about how she wants to make her own school in Ukraine and what determines her to be a teacher and growing up in Ukraine 🇺🇦


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In this episode Daisy comes back on to the podcast to talk about there small business that they started and the challenges they has to go through.


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In this episode Dylan, Nareth, and I talk about how it’s like working and going to school and trying to balance your school and work and he tells us about how he came out to his parents.


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In this episode the special guest on episode nine wanted to be the host on one of my episodes so I let him do it so he decided to interview a freshman.


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In this episode, job/hope,Nareth and I talked about how he got his license and experience Transitioning into a high tech high school.


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in this episode, me and Stephen talk about how he got into theater and what tips that he wanted to learn before going into relationships?


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In this Episode Bee, Nareth, and I talked about what’s the difference between her art styles than anyone else’s


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In this, Episode Sabo, and I talked about his Life in Catholic school and how he had to hide his sexuality.


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Nareth and I talked about her old school Kipp and how High Tech High was a drastic change from Kipp”.


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In this episode me and Kyler talk about his struggles in college for his math's degree and what he thinks about his fan group. 

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In this episode, we will be talking to Daisy about what is non-binary and how is it like going to a Catholic school


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In this episode, we talked to Daira about how it was like over quarantine and being in high school over a pandemic and coming back to in-person learning.


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In the first episode will be talking to Sara About the history of why did she want to be a teacher and how did she come to high tech high


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