Listen to Andrea Parada, Vannesa Machado, and Isabella Thomas as they discuss student life, their own experiences, and experiences from other friends in this episode of Fill Your Life with Spice. They emphasize the significance of self-awareness about mental health and student life in Van Nuys High School in this episode for young teens.
Fill Your Life with Spice | Episode 2: Student Expectations
Andrea, Vannesa, and Isabella dive into the daily pressures in an average student’s life.
The pressures of school life can become extremely challenging for everyone, and these students share their unique stories about how they have-and have not- recieved support.
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about the contributors
Andrea Parada, Podcast Staff
Andrea Parada is part of the Podcast section for The Mirror. She is currently a senior in her first year of journalism. She’s involved in the Digital Media program and ASB. Outside of journalism, Andrea enjoys filming and editing videos for the school and making pasta. She looks forward to graduating high school and starting her own video business in the near future.
Csarina Jarencio, Podcast/Social Media Editor
Csarina Jarencio is the Podcast/Social Media Editor for The Mirror. She is a senior in her second year of publication. Outside of journalism, she enjoys watching movies, listening to music and cooking food. Her favorite movie is “Frances Ha” because it demonstrates how normal it is to get lost in life even as an adult. She listens to music to relax herself, mainly alternative. Csarina’s current favorite song is “Savior Complex.” After high school she plans to study film or public health.