Study Break

Melody

Study Break is a teen podcast that strives to amplify teen voices! Melody, the host of Study Break, is a current high schooler chatting with teens from all around the world about their individual stories-- including sharing their goals for creating positive change in the world, mental health, and funny stories to lighten up the mood! The mission behind Study Break is to show the unique perspectives each individual has to share! New episodes every Tuesday!

  • 28 minutes 15 seconds
    Moving to a New Country: Language Barriers, Friends, & New Schools

    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 :)

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    20 December 2023, 2:00 pm
  • 40 minutes 5 seconds
    Discussing All Things Bookish

    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! 

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    14 December 2023, 4:43 am
  • 26 minutes 18 seconds
    Navigating College Life and Seasonal Traditions

    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! 

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    1 December 2023, 11:47 pm
  • 20 minutes 38 seconds
    Capturing Through a Lens: Video Production & Editing

    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 :).

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    Follow Derek on Instagram: @de.ekma


    22 November 2023, 2:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 23 seconds
    Aspiring Teen Author

    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.

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    6 November 2023, 2:00 pm
  • 31 minutes 44 seconds
    Managing Mental Health and Self Care

    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!! 

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    2 November 2023, 8:34 pm
  • 45 minutes 17 seconds
    All About Nostalgia

    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!! 


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    25 October 2023, 9:28 pm
  • 23 minutes 10 seconds
    Dealing w/ Competition & Toxicity in HS: Bay Area Edition

    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!

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    Follow Grace on Instagram: @xhgracewang


    23 October 2023, 4:30 pm
  • 53 minutes 44 seconds
    The Undermining Of Arts

    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! 


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    Follow Abby on Instagram: @abbysaurus_rose

    18 October 2023, 1:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 14 seconds
    Being a Social Advocate as a Teen

    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. 

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    Follow Angelina on Instagram: @aangelinamo

    Follow Amanda on Instagram: @_amandacliu_

    Follow Lilianne on Instagram: @liliachiaa 

    Check out Empower By Hour on Instagram: @empowerbyhour


    16 October 2023, 1:00 pm
  • 56 minutes 20 seconds
    Music And It's Perspectives

    Hi everyone!! I'm super excited for you guys to listen to week 5's episode :))!  During the episode, I was joined by friends Ava and Jai'lynn and we talked about all things music. Some big themes in this week's episode were, listening to music vs. making it, manifesting through music, and some funny stories that music has influenced!! 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 Ava on Instagram: @avacake_31 

    Follow Jai'lynn on Instagram: @jailynn.dh

    11 October 2023, 10:30 pm
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