Letters From A 2020 Senior

As Ari and Kelsey prepare to graduate college, they reminisce on the past four years, the exciting things to come in the next few months, and offer their advice to current and prospective college students.

Kelsey spent this fall studying abroad in Copenhagen and had an amazing time creating memories, going on adventures, traveling through Europe, and falling in love with a new city. In this episode, Kelsey discusses what life was like in Denmark and the differences between American and Scandinavian life including politics, fashion, and food.

With Kelsey studying abroad in Copenhagen and Ari busy with college life in LA, your favorite podcast duo has had quite an adventurous last few months! Kelsey has been settling into Denmark and traveling around Europe and Ari has been adjusting to life as a junior and reminiscing about her amazing summer program. Check out this new episode where Kelsey and Ari give all the details about what's happening in their lives!

Kelsey and Ari love sharing everything from study hacks to life goals to their favorite snacks. But in this episode, things get a little hotter... Listen to Kelsey and Ari share their opinions on "hot takes" submitted by friends and viewers!

Your favorite podcast duo is back! In this episode, Kelsey and Ari discuss everything they've been up to these past few weeks, from spring break plans to college-inspired life lessons to the future of Letters From A 2020 Senior.

Being in college is such an exciting time in our lives with opportunities everywhere. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean there's no toxic energy that comes along. In this episode, Kelsey and Ari discuss toxicity in college and advice on how to deal with it.

From fashion to food to products, in this episode, Kelsey and Ari discuss their opinions on the biggest trends of 2021.

Two things every college student needs to deal with: studying for exams and taking care of yourself while away from home. As we approach finals season, Kelsey and Ari talk all about navigating college finals and care package essentials.

Guess who's finally in college now? Your favorite duo is back again with tons of excitement and enthusiasm for Season 2 of Letters From A 2020 Senior. In this intro episode, Kelsey and Ari catch up and talk a little about all the exciting things they have planned for this new season.

Guess who's finally in college now? Your favorite duo is back again with tons of excitement and enthusiasm for Season 2 of Letters From A 2020 Senior. In this intro episode, Kelsey and Ari catch up and talk a little about all the exciting things they have planned for this new season.

As the summer comes to a close, Kelsey and Ari prepare for all the exciting things ahead of them as they head into their sophomore year of college. In this Season 1 Finale episode, the duo reminisce about the start of this podcast, how far they've come, and give a guide to past episodes. Stay tuned for season 2!

As college students prepare to make the move on campus this fall, dorm essentials are on the forefront of everyone's mind. In this solo episode, Kelsey shares her dorm favorites and her list to use when shopping!

As we plan to finally head off to college, many college students are debating if they want to rush in the Fall. In this solo episode, Ari is taking over and talking all about her experience with rush week and advice she has for anyone thinking about getting involved with Greek Life.

While summer can be a pretty busy time, sometimes it's nice to just check in and talk about life. In this episode, Kelsey and Ari talk all about what's been going on in their lives as we head further into summer.

We've all seen how high school is depicted in the movies...but how accurate is it compared to real-life high school? In this episode, Kelsey and Ari debunk some of the biggest myths and stereotypes about the high school experience.

With summer approaching soon, there are many things to look forward to as more opens up. In this episode, Kelsey and Ari share what they're most excited to finally be able to do as we are slowly reaching post-pandemic life.

In the second episode to the series “Q & A with K & A”, Kelsey and Ari bring on their younger teenage sisters Colleen (16) and Dalia (16). Listen to hear these two sister duos share funny stories and reminisce on childhood favorites!

As we approach the end of the school year, many students are feeling a little overwhelmed and unmotivated. In “Student Burnout,” Kelsey and Ari discuss what burnout feels like for them, as well as how they’ve been coping with it through their first year of online college.

Mother’s Day is coming up soon, and no one wants to worry about last minute shopping! Graduation, Father’s Day, and birthdays also all call for good gift giving. In Kelsey and Ari’s “Gift Guide,” they share gift ideas that are in a teenager’s budget and are sure to impress!

It’s often difficult to figure out exactly how to spend your summer. From internships to jobs to just having fun, Kelsey and Ari share how they’ve spent their summers and how to make the most out of time off from school.

As students, it can feel like life revolves around studying. But, that doesn’t mean it has to be unenjoyable! In this episode, Kelsey and Ari share tips on how they’ve practiced better study habits and ways to make school a little less stressful.

FOMO: the fear of missing out. We’re all experiencing it, especially now. In this episode, Kelsey and Ari talk about their relationship with FOMO and rate online advice on how to overcome it.

College plus pandemic equals new eating habits. In “Food-spiration”, Kelsey and Ari talk about finding balance, their favorite food finds, and new recipes! They are also SO excited to be partnering with Nekter for this episode! They love Nekter and their dedication to health, positivity, and balance. Go check out your local Nekter!

As we head into the end of March, college decisions are at the forefront of almost every high school senior’s mind. In this episode, Kelsey and Ari talk about the decision process and how to decide the best fit for your future home.

From their favorite classes to the shows keeping them up at night, in this episode “Q & A with K & A” Kelsey and Ari talk about life, answer questions from the audience, play this or that, and discuss what’s keeping them busy and excited!

Whether it’s for college, an internship or job, or even extracurriculars and Greek life, interviews are an important process that anyone is bound to go through. While it can be stressful and scary, Kelsey and Ari share their tips and experiences on how to really standout during an interview.

Self-care isn’t selfish, and right now we are all in need of some extra self-love. In this episode, Kelsey and Ari share their favorite ways to destress and talk about why these habits are important!

Finding college advice and guidance can be extremely difficult, especially in a virtual setting. Luckily, Karen Elitzky is here to help! In this episode, Kelsey and Ari interview college counselor, expert, and founder of Find Your Voice, Karen, about everything college. Want to get in contact with Karen? Visit her website https://www.yourvoicecollegeessays.com/

Feeling Zoom Fatigue? Online school has come with many challenges, and in “Zoom University” Kelsey and Ari discuss the good and bad of learning on a laptop. They also share many tips and tricks for improving the student experience in this virtual world.

Feeling disconnected or uninspired during this pandemic? So do we! In this episode, Kelsey and Ari share tips that have helped them feel more “normal” and connected and advice to help us all remember that we are “All In This Together”!

The college application process is not the most fun and stress-free experience. In this episode, Kelsey and Ari discuss advice and information relating to college applications and answer questions from the audience! Hopefully, future seniors and current seniors can benefit by hearing from two college freshmen who just went through the application process.

The class of 2020 looked towards senior year with 20/20 vision, but as we all know, things got a little blurry! In this episode, Kelsey and Ari discuss what their senior year was really like. They talk about their previous expectations, their last days of senior year, and graduating during a global pandemic. Here’s to the Class of 2020 and future seniors navigating a not so expected senior year!

In this episode, Kelsey and Ari give a more detailed introduction as to who they are and their college application experience. They share a broad overview of their application processes and college decision experiences. From getting rejected from schools to getting off waitlists, this episode serves to set up future episodes by providing background information and context for Kelsey’s and Ari’s college journeys.

Welcome to the brand new podcast Letters From A 2020 Senior hosted by Kelsey Lyons and Arielle Powell! In this first brief introduction episode, Kelsey and Ari share a little bit about themselves, their goals, and the purpose behind their new creative project.