Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. For the first time since the second episode, Morgan and Nikhil join forces to interview their good friend, Kenzie Hanson.

Hailing from Minnesota by way of Chandler, Arizona, Kenzie recently graduated from Arizona College Prep and chose Northern Arizona University as her new home (1:03). Everyone knows moving can be tough, and having made that transition just before her junior year, Kenzie recalls how difficult those adjustments were (3:20). She speaks on powering through and making the most of her high school experience despite the major stressors along the way (5:13). Kenzie walks through her deliberations in applying to college (8:45) and how that ultimately affected her current educational trajectory (11:40), potential international employment and study abroad pursuits (12:58), and some activities of interest during college (16:49). She dishes some advice for her 9th Grade self (17:54) and some final words of wisdom for our wonderful audience (22:00)! Find out how to reach Kenzie on all of her social media platforms and follow her promising journey over the coming years (23:43).

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