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Published: Aug. 25, 2022, 11 a.m.

Hey, there! This week I am joined by my dear friend Melanie. Before our tea talk, I introduce her. We get to know Mela as she answers rapid-fire questions about memories, goals, inspiration, and summer plans. Firstly, we talk about her academic career at Notre Dame: majors, coursework, activities, friendships, vibes, and plans. Secondly, I ask Melanie about moving abroad during a pandemic: advice on living alone, keeping in touch, loneliness, and excitement. Thirdly, Mela teaches us how she has such lovely energy: how she deals with stress, stays humble, organizes her life, and makes others feel welcome. Lastly, she asks me questions about moving to France and shares miscellaneous recommendations.

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CHECK OUT THE THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE):

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University of Notre Dame

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Game of Thrones

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The Big Bang Theory

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HERE ARE SOME QUOTES I LIKED FROM THIS WEEK\u2019S EPISODE:

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"Become best friends with your professors"

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"Not everybody thinks your norms are THE norm"
\n"Learn how to cook, create a routine and be alone"

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"Being alone and feeling lonely are different things"

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"You can feel miserable when you don\u2019t have anyone, not even yourself"

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"I text them good morning and good night every day"

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"It\u2019s not my responsibility to educate other people"

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"If you don\u2019t check yourself, you will hurt other people"

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"I don\u2019t want other people to categorize me because of where I come from, so why would I do that to others?"

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"I do keep a spiritual presence in my life"

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"Success in life isn\u2019t determined by where you went to school"

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"Don\u2019t deny someone else\u2019s truth"

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"Once you go abroad, you will have the fortune of realizing who your real friends are"

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"True friends don\u2019t need reassurance every single day"

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"Sometimes people ask for a level of commitment you just can\u2019t give"

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"Not every person you meet will remain in your life"

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"Be open to losing some relationships in order to make new ones"

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"Be friends with everybody"

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"Create tiny goals to motivate your day-to-day"

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"I drain my stress energy"

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"Be conscious of your prejudice and implicit bias, and be respectful and open-minded"

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"Just because I have a routine doesn\u2019t mean I\u2019m not flexible"

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"Find people that inspire and motivate you"

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"If you don\u2019t feel a bit scared, then you\u2019re not doing the right thing"

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"Somebody who is explicitly biased is because they want to"

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"When I get feelings of anxiety, I act on them"

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"You have to be your own person and catch yourself"

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Thanks for tuning in, have a beautiful week!