This event will lead to the the selection of a Lënster Lycée International School (LLIS) student to speak at the TEDxLuxembourgCity as part of the National Idea competition.
Melissa from Today Radio, talked to some of the students to learn more about how what talks they will be giving, and how this all came about. Listen to their interview here.
LLIS invited TEDxLuxembourgCity curator Dirk Daenen to establish an extracurricular TED-Ed Club at the school. Over the course of the year, twenty dedicated students participated in workshops aimed at sharpening their skills in developing, structuring, and delivering impactful talks. They are even perfecting their social media skills through their Instagram page, as seen below.
Their hard work has led to the upcoming TEDxLLIS Youth, an officially licensed TEDx event, where five selected speakers will present their ideas in front of a live audience at the school’s Halle des Fêtes.
These talks will also be professionally recorded and published on TED.com, giving these young voices a global platform.
Chiara Safar (16)
Originally from Lebanon, Chiara moved to Luxembourg 1.5 years ago. She aspires to pursue biomedical engineering but is still exploring her path.
Talk Title: The perfect student trap: How I found freedom in passion
María Willms Mercado (14)
María discovered her love for performing after seeing her first musical as a child. A dedicated singer and actress, she believes in the transformative power of art to connect people and inspire change.
Talk Title: The kindness effect: How helping others helps you
Sofiia Rud
A Ukrainian student passionate about wildlife preservation (particularly parrots), Sofiia is an aspiring bioengineer with a creative flair. She enjoys reading, filmmaking, and playing the Bandura, and hopes to study in Japan.
Talk Title: Identity in motion: Why ‘finding yourself’ should never be your goal
Kristóf Kövesd (15)
Hailing from Hungary, Kristóf loves movies, hiking, cooking, adventure, and spending time with friends. He dreams of studying engineering and seeing the world.
Talk Title: Why ‘they’ll forget anyway’ might be your greatest motivation
Eric Felman (15)
Eric is a passionate athlete with a background in professional volleyball. He is a Romanian student who relocated to Luxembourg from Bucharest 3.5 years ago. He enjoys science subjects like math and physics.
Talk Title: Dare to be authentic: escaping the pressure of popularity
TEDxLLIS Youth not only highlights the diversity and creativity of LLIS students but also demonstrates the school’s commitment to fostering leadership, critical thinking, and confident communication. It’s a platform where young minds are empowered to share ideas worth spreading, and the world will soon get to hear them.
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