The Honor Roll Podcast

Navigating Academic Burnout with Catherine Ugwu, Serena Bhaskar, Ghali Omar Boutaib, Rysun Chu, and Professor Melanie Ryerson

Episode Summary

What happens when academic stress turns into burnout? This week, Honors students Catherine Ugwu, Serena Bhaskar, Ghali Omar Boutaib, and Rysun Chu join the podcast to open up about their own challenges with balance and the realities of high-achieving student life. Then, licensed mental health counselor and Honors affiliate professor Melanie Ryerson offers expert insight into identifying burnout, setting boundaries, and building habits that protect students’ well-being.

Episode Notes

What happens when academic stress turns into burnout? This week, Honors students Catherine Ugwu, Serena Bhaskar, Ghali Omar Boutaib, and Rysun Chu join the podcast to open up about their own challenges with balance and the realities of high-achieving student life. Then, licensed mental health counselor and Honors affiliate professor Melanie Ryerson offers expert insight into identifying burnout, setting boundaries, and building habits that protect students’ well-being.

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Guests: Catherine Ugwu, Serena Bhaskar, Ghali Omar Boutaib, Rysun Chu, and Professor Melanie Ryerson

Hosts: Cayley Mccloskey and Fabiana Requena

Audio Production by: Sandra Napolitano

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