Thought Jar

Taking flight was an efficient way to travel long distance. Consider the huge size of an airplane, people wonder what is it like from the pilot's view? Not as simple as a car, however, not as complex too! Come and listen to Mr. Jason's journey as a pilot! Hosts: Abraham, Tim Guest: Mr. Jason

In our daily lives, we do not often come into contact with the field of fencing, and thus feeling relatively unfamiliar regarding it, leading to many questions like... What is fencing? How much do fencers make? How does fencing work? What do fencers value most? What's a fencer's day like? ... Today we have the honor to invite Mr. Yang to participate in the "15 Questions with 15 Careers...

Tianjin Model United Nations (TIANMUN) is a three-day simulation of the United Nations where high school students gather to debate global issues. In this episode, we invited four first-time TIANMUN participants to share their experiences with writing speeches, public speaking, and meeting new people. Guests: Abraham, Harry, Lorraine, Tinker Host: Rebecca

Video games have multiple aspects to them. They may be harmful and addictive sometimes, but most times, they are also full of fun and creativity and encourage interactions with different people. In this episode, we have invited four long-time video-game lovers to share their perspectives on why they chose to play video games. Guests: Evelyn, Tim, David, Bryant Hosts: Abraham, Tinker

Why does economics matter to everyone? What should you be doing if you're interested in an economic career? Are you interested in investing and increasing the value of your assets?   In this episode, we are thrilled to be able to interview Mr. Gao, a financial advisor who graduated from Temasek University in Singapore. Mr. Gao will discuss economics, finance, investing, and give advice for you...

In this podcast, we invited several high school students who love animes to interview us. They will explain why animes and the characters are so attractive and share their thoughts on it.

Samuel and Stephen have just finished their freshman year at the College of William & Mary. In this episode, we invited them to share about their experiences navigating American culture, studying and socializing, and maintaining their faith in this historical school.  Host: Janet, Lorraine / Guests: Stephen, Samuel Samuel和Stephen刚刚在威廉玛丽学院念完大一。我们有幸邀请了他们来在这次的访谈中分...

Janet and Yun Li discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender, sharing their experiences with the show, their favorite details, their understanding of the themes, world, and characters, and their takeaways. They also reflect on the additional materials and the Legend of Korra. Disclaimer: All statements are personal opinions of the guests and are not meant to be serious criticism. Host: Janet / Guest: Yun L...

Janet and Yun Li discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender, sharing their experiences with the show, their favorite details, their understanding of the themes, world, and characters, and their takeaways. They also reflect on the additional materials and the Legend of Korra. Disclaimer: All statements are personal opinions of the guests and are not meant to be serious criticism. Host: Janet / Guest: Yun L...

Mona is currently studying animation at Gobelins, an art school inParis. She has just completed her freshman year, and we invited her to chat about her college experience and also life in Paris! Guest: Mona / Hosts: Sally, Janet. Mona正在Gobelins 高布兰大学（法国巴黎）读动画专业，刚刚完成了大一的学习。在本集节目中，我们邀请她来聊聊大学经历和在巴黎生活的感受。 嘉宾：Mona / 主持：Sally、Janet

Siblings can be both fierce rivals and intimate friends, and while they can sometimes bring us down, they can also lift us up. Regardless, siblings are a fundamental part of one’s life. And to discuss this important topic, we've invited four guests with siblings of varying age differences to this episode. Tune in to hear guests share their fun experiences with their siblings! Guests: Alicia, H...

Grace is a nursing student (B.S.N.) and has recently finished her first year at Cedarville University (in Ohio, USA). For this episode, we invited her to talk about her college experience thus far and also her nursing major: types of courses, assignments, hands-on clinical experiences, challenges, and career options. Listen in to learn about this major and hear tips and advice on surviving and thr...

Everyone loves beauty, although they may have different definitions of beauty. Putting on makeup and doing daily skincare are two popular ways people have of pursuing beauty. In this episode, we invited highschoolers Amy, Anna, Evelyn, and Lily to share their tips and experience with makeup. Guests: Amy, Anna, Evelyn, and Lily / Host: Esther. 每个人都爱美，只不过他们定义美的方式或许不同。每天的皮...

In this episode, we welcome the three co-founders of this podcast: Janet, who will be attending Carleton; Jasmine, who will be studying at the University of Richmond; and Sally, who will be studying Character Animation at Calarts. They share their personal experiences and insights on the U.S. college application process, from the factors they considered when choosing schools to their advice for hi...

Personality can be hard to define, but it guides everything we do and how we interact with others. Join us for an episode where seven high schoolers share their insights into their own personality types. They each took the Myers-Briggs personality test and reveal their personal communication styles and preferences. Plus, we'll give you a quick overview of the Myers-Briggs test and types of per...

[EN] It’s About Time: New Year Resolutions It is said that there are two kinds of people in this world: those who make new year resolutions and those who don’t. This time, we invited guests from both ends of the spectrum to share their hopes and thoughts going into 2023. (Includes tips and tricks on healthy living!) Guests: Elaine, Harry, Evelyn, Agnes / Host: Jasmine. 据说世界上有两种人：一种是会...

Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde once said, "If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all." So in this episode, three avid readers each share a favorite book they have returned to many times. They also discuss the reasons behind rereading those books and why they recommend them to others. Guests: Alanna, Olivia / Host: Rebecca. 爱尔兰诗...

There are many different types of tv series, ranging from crime shows and science fiction to romantic dramas. In this episode, we invited Lada and Lily to share about their favorite TV series and their in-depth feelings of the show. Guests: Lada, Lily / Host: Esther. 电视剧有很多不同的类型，从犯罪剧，科幻片到爱情家庭剧。在本期节目中，我们请到了Lada和Lily来分享她们最喜欢的电视剧以及她们对这部剧的深...

Janet enjoys many animated series, and for this episode, she talks about the types of cartoon shows out there, the ways shows tend to structure their stories, how shows have changed with the onset of streaming, and her many other observations regarding the industry in general. She has also picked out her top 3 shows to recommend to anyone interested in watching cartoons: Avatar: The Last Airbender...

Few sporting events inspire such joy and heartache, as does the FIFA World Cup. As the 2022 World Cup draws to a close, listen to three soccer fans give their insights and predictions regarding this year’s competitions! Guests: Andy, Titus, Jacky / Host: Jasmine 如果有一档赛事，能在深更半夜让各个年龄段的人候在屏幕前，那一定是世界杯。随着卡塔尔世界杯进入尾声，让我们来听听三位球迷对这一届世界杯的见...

In this episode, Canaan, an international student at Asbury University, shares his experiences and insights on college life, majoring in Media Communications, working at the Winter Olympics, and finding one’s place in a foreign society. Guest: Canaan / Host: Janet. 媒体专业留学生Canaan分享对于大学生活、传媒专业、冬奥会工作经历、和融入新的群体的想法与洞见 。Canaan 目前就读于美国的阿斯伯里大学。 嘉...

For this episode,  Thought Jar  invited Angelina to share about her high school life in Australia. Angelina left Fuzhou, China in August 2022 to attend an Anglican girl school (Meriden) in Sydney. She is also  Thought Jar  team's newest member! Guest: Angelina / Host: Esther. 这一期的播客，在澳大利亚悉尼梅里登女子学校(Meriden)读书的Angelina分享她的生活，故事，和建议。Angelina是思想罐子团队的最...

For this episode, Thought Jar invited high schoolers to learn a special family dish or interesting food from their parents and share about their chosen food. Listen to the episode to hear the stories and fun facts behind three dishes—steak, banana pizza, and a special drink. Check out the pictures and recipes below if you’d like to try making the foods we shared! Guests: Evelyn, Tim / Host: Sally....

Music is extremely broad as it includes musical artists from around the world and covers distinct genres such as Hip-Hop and movie soundtracks. Due to music's diversity, everyone's music playlists and tastes in songs are unique. So in today's episode, we invited four teenagers to share their music playlists and how music is a part of their lives. Guests: Derek, Jacky, Lily, Olivia / Ho...

Summer vacation always ends too soon, and how to spend those two precious month is a real problem. TV-shows? Basketball? Or getting a start on those endless assignments? As the first episode of the school year, Thought Jar is happy to introduce four high school students who found ways to ‘level-up’ their summers! Guests: Titus, Esther, Amala, Andy / Host: Jasmine. 众所周知，暑假是一年中过得最快的...