O poder do zero - Começar do zero em um mundo em mudança | Athan Leroy Lim | TEDxITECCYouth

Athan Leroy Lim, estudante da ITE College Central, conta sua experiência representando a ITE no Seminário Internacional de Estudantes ITE-VTC 2026. Ele fala sobre as incertezas de entrar em um ambiente desconhecido e sobre a troca com estudantes de Hong Kong e Shenzhen. Sua atuação na equipe de redes sociociais do seminário ajudou a ganhar confiança. A palestra também aborda sustentabilidade, uma oficina de eco-enzimas e trabalho prático com a equipe de mídia da ITE.

• Representar a ITE no seminário internacional 2026
• Conexões interculturais com estudantes de Hong Kong e Shenzhen
• Sustentabilidade em uma oficina de eco-enzimas

ITE student Athan Leroy Lim shares his experience representing ITE at the ITE-VTC International Student Seminar 2026, reflecting on the uncertainties and challenges of stepping into an unfamiliar environment. Through interactions with students from Hong Kong and Shenzhen, he discovered the value of cross-cultural connections, collaboration and embracing different perspectives. His involvement in the seminar's social media team also allowed him to explore his creativity, develop confidence and discover new strengths. Discussions on sustainability further broadened his understanding of how young people can take initiative and contribute towards shaping the future. He feels very strongly about getting fellow students to overcome their fears, seize opportunities and recognise that growth begins when we have the courage to take the first step into the unknown. Athan is a student from ITE College Central who participated in the International Student Seminar (ISS) 2026, where he gained opportunities to explore sustainability, media production and cross-cultural collaboration. Through the programme, he learnt about sustainability through an eco-enzyme workshop, and worked alongside ITE HQ’s Media & Communications team, gaining hands-on experience in videography and video editing. Beyond acquiring new skills, Athan’s experience enabled him to connect with students from different backgrounds, exchange perspectives and form new friendships. His sharing highlights how stepping into an unfamiliar experience can lead to new skills, new connections and unexpected opportunities for growth. 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