Thought Jar

In this episode, we invited Peter (Deng Yizhan), Esther’s cousin athlete, to talk about his athletic journey in the sport of track and field. At the recently-held quadrennial Hubei Provincial Games, Peter achieved excellent results, winning one gold and one bronze. Today, we look behind these achievements and explore Peter's journey of transformation.  Guest: Peter Deng / Host: Esther. 今天我...

National Canoeing Coach Jin Gang and National Athlete Ma Yanan share about their journeys in professional sports and the life of professional athletes. Hosts: Janet, Sally / Guests: Jin Gang, Ma Yanan. 皮划艇一级教练金刚和国家级皮划艇运动员马亚男讲述自己的运动历程和运动员的训练生活。 主持：Janet、Sally / 嘉宾：金刚、马亚男

Today we chat with Mona about her artist journey: learning to draw, choosing an art major, applying to art school, and her hopes for the future. This fall, Mona will begin studying animation at Gobelins (an art school in Paris with an animation program that internationally ranks as #1). Mona has also applied to schools in Canada like Sheridan. Guest: Mona / Hosts: Sally, Janet. 今天我们和Mona聊聊...

In this episode, Rebekah and Tracy share their experience of American high school life. Both girls left China to attend a private American high school in Oregon. Guests: Rebekah, Tracy / Hosts: Samuel, Sally. 这一集播客，在美国Oregon州读私立高中的Rebekah和Tracy分享她们的生活经历、故事和建议。 嘉宾：Rebekah、Tracy / 主持人：Samuel、Sally

Simple as doodling, enduring as mural. Student artists Sally, Lily, and Olivia share their insights, habits, and experiences regarding drawing. Guests: Sally, Lily, Olivia / Host: Jasmine. 什么如涂鸦般简单，又如河流般延绵？学生艺术家Sally，Lily和Olivia分享她们关于画画的见解、感想以及小习惯。 嘉宾：Sally, Lily, Olivia / 主持：Jasmine

Due to covid restrictions and policies, leaving mainland China, even for Hong Kong, is a difficult and complicated endeavor. For this episode, we chat with Jasmine and Janet, two high school students who traveled from Guangzhou to Hong Kong and stayed there for around a week to take the 2022 AP Exams. They are currently quarantined in ShenZhen and will remain there for fourteen days before returni...

Thought Jar  is back with a new episode! This time, we invited three teenagers to chat about the role of sports in their lives and reflect on the value of their sport experiences. None of our guests are aiming to go professional, but they play a variety of sports and have wonderful passion and insight. Guest: Lily, Esther, Harry / Host: Sally. 思想罐子更新了！这次，我们邀请到三位高中生来聊聊他们的...

In this information age, development of the field of IT is accelerating, and more computer technologies are impacting the lives of individuals. For this episode, we are thrilled to be able to interview Dr. He and gain a better understanding of important technological advancements: big data, artificial intelligence, and the metaverse. Guest: Dr. He / Hosts: Samuel, Esther, Sally, Janet 在此刻的信息...

[SPOILER ALERT] “You’re a wizard, Harry” – the line that captured children’s hearts across the world. In today’s episode, three hardcore Harry Potter fans enjoy a gabfest about this beloved fantasy series. (Includes Hogwarts-House-guessing!) Guests: Samuel, Janet, Danny / Host: Jasmine. 亲爱的听者，你心中是否住着一个带有闪电疤痕的男孩呢？你是否也向往着灯火辉煌的霍格沃兹？今天，三个资深哈迷畅聊他们...

Sociology is defined as the study of human society and is arguably one of the broadest social science subjects. For this episode, we chat with sociology professor Chen Nabo, who has been teaching sociology at Sun Yat-sen University. We explore what sociology is, the benefits of learning sociology, and discuss the characteristics and problems of modern society. Guest: Professor Chen Nabo / Hosts: S...

If you are planning to attend college in the US, this is the episode for you! Listen as application veterans Agnes and Samuel offer tips and reflections on the college application process. 客人：Agnes, Samuel / 主持：Jasmine, Sally. 如果你打算申请美国的大学，这期播客就是为你准备的！Agnes和Samuel回想他们在大学申请中遇到的挫折与成长。 客人：Agnes, Samuel / 主持：Jasmine, Sally

Are you interested in majoring in law or working in this field? For this episode, we chat with prestigious law professor Zhou Shaohua. He has published over 60 legal papers, and he is also a bibliophile and writer of poetic prose.  Guest: Professor Zhou Shaohua / Hosts: Esther, Janet, Jasmine, Sally. 您是否有兴趣成为一名律师，或在大学主修法律课程？如果是，那么这一集就是为您量身制作的！除了在大学里...

In today’s episode, we invite three teenagers to chat about their observations regarding how different people interact with each other. We share about the type of friends we have, maintaining relationships, and creating new connections. Guests: Esther, Rebecca, Jasmine / Host: Sally. 在今天的节目中，我们邀请三位高中生来聊聊她们对人际关系的一些观察：怎么交新朋友和维持与别人的关系等。 客人：Esther、...

In today’s episode, we invite two Chinese teenagers Janet and Lily to chat about their families’ unique traditions during the special Lunar New Year. Guest: Janet, Lily / Host: Esther. 00后高中生Janet和Lily讲述她们家乡的新年传统，并分享2022年带给她们的改变，以及新年的愿景。 客人：Janet、Lily / 主持人：Esther 

In this episode, we talk all about The Lord of the Rings , discussing everything from Tolkien’s writing style to characterization, and delving deep into the Trilogy’s themes and their implications. Guests: Andy, Danny / Host: Samuel. 这一集播客，我们来聊一聊《魔戒》的写作风格、角色塑造和特点、以及作品的主题和涵义。 嘉宾：Andy、Danny / 主持：Samuel

Today, it is very common for a person to learn a second language as part of their education. But what does it feel like to think in a language other than your mother tongue? Or to take a foreign language course with a bunch of native speakers? Guests: Samuel, Sally, Lada / Host: Jasmine. 如今，凡是想升学的学生都要会至少一门外语，但是词汇量足够了就真的代表你可以流利地和别的国家的人交流了吗？用母语...

What is education? How can one teach through drama? In this episode, professional educator Dr. Wang Ruijun shares her thoughts on these questions and her insights on the learning method of “Drama in Education.” Guest: Dr. Wang Ruijun / Hosts: Janet, Jasmine, Sally 这一期节目里，资深教育家王瑞君老师探讨她对教育的理解和她深入研究的教育戏剧教学方法，并给大家一些建议。 探讨的一些问题包括：什么是教育？...

Same country, different experience. In this episode, Sally, Jasmine, and Esther share about the food and places they loved on their trips to Japan. Guest: Sally, Esther, Jasmine / Host: Jasmine. 同一个国家，不同的体验。本期节目为一次轻松欢乐的旅游访谈，由Sally、Jasmine和Esther分享她们在日本的吃喝玩乐。 客人：Sally、 Esther、 Jasmine / 主持人：Jasmine

[SPOILER ALERT] For this episode, we chat about the STAR WARS movie series from favorite character to what we want to see from Star Wars next. Guests: Lada, Janet, Samuel / Host: Sally. (剧透警告) 今天我们来聊一聊星球大战的电影: 最喜欢的角色、接下来希望能看到什么星球大战的内容等等。 客人: Lada、Janet、Samuel / 主持人: Sally

High school students Sally and Jasmine discuss their experiences preparing for the TOEFL English Language exam and give helpful tips for future test-takers. More information about the test can be found on the official website: www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/about  Host: Janet / Guests: Sally, Jasmine. 高中生Sally和Jasmine讨论她们考托福的准备过程并给未来考生一些建议。关于托福更具体的信息请参照官...

With the recent release of director Denis Villeneuve's Dune , Janet, Agnes, and Danny come together to discuss film adaptations and the differences between book and movie mediums. Guests: Janet, Agnes, Danny / Host: Sally. 这一集节目，我们来聊聊改编自文学作品的电影以及小说和电影媒介的不同。 客人：Janet、Agnes、Danny / 主持人: Sally

In this episode, Jiang Fan, lead singer of Chinese indie-electronic band YuFeiMen and experienced musician, discusses her band experiences, her music journey, and what music means to her. Questions explored include but are not limited to: How does a group of diverse members come together to create music? What does music mean to you? Should music be your hobby or your livelihood? Guest: Jiang Fan /...

What is creativity, and how can ordinary people be creative in their daily lives? In this episode, three different people with different understandings and experiences of creativity attempt to define this elusive trait. Guests: Olivia, Agnes, Sally / Host: Jasmine. 难道只有从事创意工作的人才有创造力吗？普通人要怎样在生活中发挥创造力呢？来听听三位对创造力有着不同理解的“普通人“是如何回答这一系列问题...

Beyond being a pleasant drink, tea also has its value as a cultural heritage. In this episode, Uncle Cai goes on to narrate the development of tea through the centuries and answers the central question of why do people drink tea. Guest: Uncle Cai / Hosts: Jasmine, Janet, Sally. 茶不仅是日常生活的一部分，更是一种文化的传承。那么茶究竟是怎样传播开来的呢？而人们到底为什么要喝茶呢？这期播客中，菜叔将...

From traditional tea cakes to bubble tea shops, tea can be found in multiple forms in everyday life. But to those who don’t drink tea every day, tea often seems like a mysterious business. In this episode, Uncle Cai, the founder of YiHuo Tea Company, describes the 6 basic types of tea and the process of making and preparing tea. Guest: Uncle Cai / Hosts: Jasmine, Janet, Sally. 从家里的茶饼到街边的...