Graduated High School, Now What?

About this episode

The episode reflects on the transition from high school to college with personal stories and advice.

In this special episode, I’m joined by two of my closest friends, Lauren Varak and Mridula Natarajan, as we reflect on a major turning point in our lives—finishing high school and stepping into what comes next. We open up about how we chose our colleges, what factored into those decisions, and what lies ahead for each of us. We also share some honest advice for anyone still navigating the halls of high school, and I give a quick update on my own running journey and what’s in store for t...

People in this episode

Host: Sienna McEneaney

Guests: Lauren Varak, Mridula Natarajan

Topics covered

• high school graduation
• college decisions
• friendship
• life transitions
• running journey

Keywords

• high school
• college
• life advice
• running
• friendship

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