Episode summary introduction: In this Podcast, Hartejas Sekhon talks about a wide range of topics, the Saathi NGO, her interest in Software Engineering, her views on the future, career, and how she is navigating the college process.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

• Who is Hartejas Sekhon?
• High School Interests
• The Future, Priorities & Readiness
• College Plans Abroad
• Parents’ & Peers’ Support

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introducing Hartejas Sekhon, Grade 12, India [0:38]
• Who is Hartejas Sekhon? [3:09]
• High School Interests [4:53]
• Future [9:18]
• Priorities & Readiness [12:38]
• What does College look like [15:20]
• Studying in the US or Australia [17:02]
• Counseling Resources [18:12]
• Peers & Parents Influence & Support [20:38]
• Pandemic Impact [24:05]
• Saathi NGO [25:49]

Our Guest: Hartejas Sekhon is a 12th Grade student in Chandigarh, Punjab India.

Memorable Quote: “And I am somebody... who can get swayed by good, good points. If somebody has some good concrete points to tell me in favor of something or against something, then I will likely hear them out, and my decision will change accordingly.” Hartejas.

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