If you've never heard of TED Talks, you're truly missing out. What is a TED talk, you ask? TED was originally founded as a conference in 1984 and have been held annually since 1990. Their slogan describes these talks as "ideas worth spreading" and that couldn't possibly be more accurate.

1. 7 things to do before you graduate college - Liz Wessel

Send a "cold email" to someone who you don't think will respond to you.

2. The power of vulnerability - Brene Brown

"In order for a connection to happen, we have to allow ourselves to be seen."

3. How to get stuff done when you're depressed - Jessica Gimeno

"Living well with depression takes practice."

4. What do top students do differently? - Douglas Barton

"Self-discipline trumps IQ."

5. The psychology of self-motivation - Scott Geller

"How do we get people to become success-seekers rather than failure-avoiders?"

6. The critical importance of friends on your happiness - Mike Duffy

"Happiness is a choice."

7. Why your major will never matter - Megan Schwab

"You can be anything you want to be...as long as it's a real job."

8. Stop searching for your passion - Terri Trespicio

"Passion is not a plan, it's a feeling and feeling's change."

9. How to skip the small talk and connect with anyone - Kalina Silverman

"The only thing keeping you from being happy is the belief that you are alone."

10. The surprising secret to speaking with confidence - Caroline Goyder

"If you ever doubt the sound of your own voice, let me tell you, all you have to do is practice."

11. The skill of self-confidence - Dr. Ivan Joseph

"Self-confident people interpret feedback the way they so choose to."