The Perils of Becoming a Teenager | Caroline Liu | TEDxRegents School Youth

Caroline Liu, an 11-year-old student from Kunming, China, shares her perspective on growing up as a teenager in this TEDxRegents School Youth talk. She describes her belief that success comes from steady hard work and dedication, which motivates her to take on challenges and enter competitions. Her early love of literature, her growing confidence in public speaking, and her experiences as a school house captain and math competitor shape the talk. The talk draws on a Chinese saying about always finding someone greater, and Caroline reflects on how she can learn from others rather than feel diminished by them. The session was given at an independently organized TEDx event that follows the TED conference format.

• Caroline's belief that success comes from steady hard work and dedication
• Her early passion for literature, storytelling and public speaking
• Experiences as school house captain and in math competitions
• Learning from people who are greater than oneself

The Perils of Becoming a Teenager Caroline is an 11-year old student in year 7 originally from Kunming China. She grew up believing that success only comes from steady hard working and dedication, which is why she enjoys challenging herself and attending competitions. She is sensitive with words and passionate about literature from a young age, winning a story-telling competition while still in kindergarten. As she grew older her passion for writing and public speaking deepened, and the opportunity to speak helped her grow more confident, including serving as a school house captain. Other interests include mathematics, history and debate. The opportunity to represent her school in a math competition and experiences have helped shape her personality. Caroline appreciated the Chinese saying, “Beyond every person there is someone greater, and beyond every mountain there is a higher one.” But she often said to herself, “Even if there is someone greater than you, you can learn from them and become a better person yourself. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx