Because I Said So—Episode 16: The Opportunity of Isolation

09/19/20 • 29 min

In this episode, high-school senior Treasure Eckles and I discuss how her senior year is affected, as well as how she keeps such a loving and optimistic outlook in the midst of such a tumultuous season in her life. We dive into the discussion on isolation—both in quarantine and in "normal" life, and how you can use that time as an opportunity to find yourself before fully establishing what you're community is and the importance of doing so.

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In this episode, Juliana Abelow gives a deep dive on politics and civics. Chair of High School Democrats, a participant in ProjectCiv, and a volunteer on multiple campaigns: Juliana knows quite a bit when it comes to these topics. She discusses why ALL of us are affected by politics, how to get unbiased information, and why it is so important to ask questions. Additionally, she gives great information on how to begin learning and getting involved, because every journey begins with a single first step!

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