Stepping into College Life: Insights from Highland Park Graduates with Alexis Jackson
07/20/23 • 27 min
As we prepare to dive into this remarkable episode, let me tell you a little bit about our guests today. We're sitting down with recent Highland Park graduates - Alexis Jackson, Will Mabus, Cameron Jones, Gracie Brainer, and Brooks Baker- to chat about their exciting summer escapades and imminent college preparations. Will's journey of teaching how to fly fish is more than just an engaging summer job, it's a stepping stone for his college future. Cameron, our resident server, is honing his conversational skills while serving tables, setting the stage for strong interpersonal dynamics. Gracie's summer was a beautiful blend of family vacations and babysitting experiences, giving her a refreshing perspective of responsibility and enjoyment. Finally, Brooks, who balances school with his job at a Clay Target coach, will share his summer travel experiences and what he's gleaned from them.
As the episode unfolds, you'll hear Will and Cameron delve into their college selection process, lending insights on visiting potential colleges and the importance of understanding both academic and environmental factors. Gracie's enthusiasm about starting anew in a different city and making new friends is infectious, and you'll hear how participating in Rush events can foster lifelong friendships. The conversation swings towards their future plans and aspirations, with a shared dream of studying abroad and landing fulfilling jobs. The most profound takeaway, however, is the hope to uncover more about themselves during the college journey. Get ready for an enlightening chat with these fresh graduates, loaded with lively conversations and valuable insights.
This episode is sponsored by:
Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency Long Cove, Mother Modern Plumbing and SA Oral Surgeons
Please show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.
As we prepare to dive into this remarkable episode, let me tell you a little bit about our guests today. We're sitting down with recent Highland Park graduates - Alexis Jackson, Will Mabus, Cameron Jones, Gracie Brainer, and Brooks Baker- to chat about their exciting summer escapades and imminent college preparations. Will's journey of teaching how to fly fish is more than just an engaging summer job, it's a stepping stone for his college future. Cameron, our resident server, is honing his conversational skills while serving tables, setting the stage for strong interpersonal dynamics. Gracie's summer was a beautiful blend of family vacations and babysitting experiences, giving her a refreshing perspective of responsibility and enjoyment. Finally, Brooks, who balances school with his job at a Clay Target coach, will share his summer travel experiences and what he's gleaned from them.
As the episode unfolds, you'll hear Will and Cameron delve into their college selection process, lending insights on visiting potential colleges and the importance of understanding both academic and environmental factors. Gracie's enthusiasm about starting anew in a different city and making new friends is infectious, and you'll hear how participating in Rush events can foster lifelong friendships. The conversation swings towards their future plans and aspirations, with a shared dream of studying abroad and landing fulfilling jobs. The most profound takeaway, however, is the hope to uncover more about themselves during the college journey. Get ready for an enlightening chat with these fresh graduates, loaded with lively conversations and valuable insights.
This episode is sponsored by:
Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency Long Cove, Mother Modern Plumbing and SA Oral Surgeons
Please show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.
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The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas) - Stepping into College Life: Insights from Highland Park Graduates with Alexis Jackson
Transcript
Welcome to the BUP Lounge . I'm Martha Jackson and joining me today as my co-host is Alexis Jackson . Hi , I'm Alexis Jackson and we have a table full of recent Highland Park grads joining us to talk about their summer and what they're looking forward to as far as going to college and all sorts of things that Alexis is going to ask them . Lots of questions .
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