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12 Ted Talks Every Soon-To-Be College Student Needs To Hear

Have you been inspired lately?

Brittany Bickhaus
Apr 11, 2016
Boise State University
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12 Ted Talks Every Soon-To-Be College Student Needs To Hear
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You've decided which school you're going to go to. You have an idea of who you will room with and how you will decorate, and you can't wait to go to orientation this summer. But before you go, you'll need to learn a few things. College is full of new people, experiences, and opportunities to not only better yourself, but also your new community. These 12 TedTalks speak on a variety of different topics that will inspire you to make the most out of the next four or so years of your life. So soon-to-be college freshmen, listen, learn, and enjoy the life experiences that these speakers want to teach you about.

1. Everyday Leadership

Everyone can change someone's life, sometimes without even realizing it.

2. Try Something New for 30 Days

Everyone has something they have always wanted to do but never have. So go do it for 30 days.

3. The Danger of a Single Story

Go into college with an open mind. This TedTalk speaks on why a single story, stereotype, or idea about a person of culture can lead you down a dangerous path.

4. Dare to Disagree

College is the perfect place for you to disagree and progress your knowledge.

5. The Power of Introverts

Never be ashamed to be an introvert, even if you think you shouldn't be one in college.

6. The World Needs all Kinds of Minds

There is a very special place in my heart for Temple Grandin. She is amazing, inspiring, and this talk will move you.

7. On Being Wrong

Sometimes it's okay to be wrong.

8. To This Day... For the Bullied and Beautiful

One of the most amazing and inspiring spoken word poems you will hear.

9. Success, Failure, and the Drive to Keep Creating

Never lose your passion.

10. How to Start a Movement

It takes two.

11. How to Make Stress Your Friend

Trust me, you'll want it to be your friend.

12. The Psychology of Your Future Self

The person you are right now is not who you will always be.

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