TEDxIS Dongguan Youth

Speakers

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• Alice Yen

  Student

  Alice is a dedicated and compassionate Grade 12 student with a strong interest in pursuing a career in medicine. She is deeply motivated by a desire to help others and has shown a keen aptitude for the sciences, particularly biology and chemistry. Her curiosity about how the human body functions, combined with her commitment to academic excellence and community service, reflects her genuine passion for the medical field.

• Ariel Lin

  Student

  Ariel Lin is a Grade 8 student at the International School of Dongguan. She is passionate about academic writing and has participated in several essay competitions, winning recognition for her philosophical writing. Outside of academics, she enjoys playing the violin, sports, and volunteering at community events. Today, Ariel will be sharing her ideas on "Dreams.”

• Claire Lin

  Student

  Claire Lin is an 8th-grade student at the International School of Dongguan. She has been working on school-wide community initiatives, including a school and community podcast that engages listeners on school-wide topics. In addition to her studies, she enjoys sports like Volleyball and Soccer. Today, Claire will be sharing her insights on Social and Innovative Dreams.

• Emily Rou

  Student

  Emily is a sixth grader in the International School of Dongguan. She likes to write realistic fiction and dance ballet. She went to all kinds of ballet competitions and won 2 golden medals. Emily also enjoys being on stage and letting people see what she does and to understand her. She is a curious and funny person who likes to smile every day and be happy every day.

• Frank Fang

  Student

  Frank Fang is a student full of curiosity and striving for the next level. He dives into his favorite subjects and tackles problems that arise. He currently studies the IB Diploma program at the International School of Dongguan. With such curiosity, Frank not only follows his passions but also plans and encourages others to work together and make a positive change in the world. From a young age, he was captivated by science, philosophy, and technology, teaching himself about these fields with insatiable curiosity. When he first discovered the Nobel Prize in grade 1, he pointed to the picture in a book and told his mother, "I will win seven of these prizes." His mother laughed, but Frank was serious; he saw the prize as recognition for those who profoundly impact society, and he believed that changing the world according to his dream would naturally lead to such honors.

• Issac Hu

  Issac is a grade 4 student, interested in basketball and learning Chinese.

• Oswah Hussain

  Oswah enjoys reading and writing, and currently she is in grade 5

• Vansihika PILAKA

  Student

  Vanshika, a sixth-grade student from ISD International School, is on a personal mission to make things happen when she isn't lighting up a room with her dance moves or getting lost in the pages of a book. She doesn't wait for an invitation to learn or to help; she sees a need and takes the first step with a warmth that is genuinely contagious. She embodies the idea that you are never too young to go the extra mile for your community and your dreams.