A + Student

The stakes of academic pressure are wild! and were getting real about its toll on our self-worth. In this week's episode, we chat about how high school experiences stack up around the world, comparing North America's wild grad parties to the strict routines of African high schools, and how socio-economic status affects higher education admissions. Thanks to a viral TikTok, we get into the details of different parenting styles, free education, and how much parents get involved in school.Then, we switch gears to talk about the internet's most loved and hated influencers like Lizzo, Fanita, Alix Earle, and Monet; body image trends, and the challenges Black women face in the influencer world. We wrap it all up with a word about Job and staying strong through life’s ups and downs. Tune in and join the convo! #ItsAMouthfulChapters(00:05) - The  Pressure Is Getting Worser:  Will Expectations Make or Break Us? (06:48) -  Different Strokes for Different Folks.(11:23) - Turning point: Grade 10 Subject Selection.(15:31) - Navigating the Maze: Racism and Other Student Struggles.(27:40) - Fanita, Fanita, Fanita!(43:01) - Veneer Techs, Ozempic, Fame and Shame.(58:05) - A word! Submit your dilemmas for us to answer: HereFollow us on Instagram: @amouthfulpodcast Get in touch and share your thoughts about the pod: [email protected]