Finding Your Path Through Adversity
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a thought-provoking TEDx talk that challenges the conventional education system's emphasis on grades and competition. Follow 21-year-old Melody Huang's journey from a prestigious high school in Taiwan to the United World College in the UK, as she discovers that true learning extends beyond memorization and into real-world experiences. Learn how failures and setbacks can become life's treasures, leading to personal growth and self-discovery. Gain insights from Huang's impactful social initiatives, including a cigarette butt cleanup campaign and a project documenting youth stories from around the world. Reflect on the speaker's provocative question: Would you rather succeed at something you dislike or fail at something you love? This inspiring 20-minute presentation encourages viewers to reconsider their approach to education, success, and finding one's path in life.
Syllabus
挫折中找到屬於自己的路 | Melody Huang | TEDxYouth@IBSH
Taught by
TEDx
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