Preparing for college can be both exciting and daunting. A great way to ease your transition is by watching TED Talks. These talks cover a range of topics from dealing with stress to understanding the importance of creativity, helping you gear up for college life. Here are five must-watch TED Talks that will inspire and prepare you for the next big step.
Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator
Speaker: Tim Urban
Duration: 14:03 minutes
Arguably one of the most popular TED Talks with over 70 million views, Tim Urban’s humorous yet insightful look at procrastination explores why we procrastinate and how we can overcome it. This talk is especially relevant for those looking to improve their time management skills before college.
2. Why Some of Us Don’t Have One True Calling
Speaker: Emilie Wapnick
Duration: 12:26 minutes
In this talk, Emilie Wapnick introduces the concept of "multipotentialites" — individuals who have a wide range of interests and passions. She argues that not everyone has one true calling and that having multiple interests is not only acceptable but can be a strength. This talk is particularly valuable for those who feel pressured to choose a single career path or major, reassuring you that it’s okay to explore various interests and skills.
3. The Danger of a Single Story
Speaker: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Duration: 19:16 minutes
In another viral TED Talk, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a Nigerian author, warns against the dangers of knowing only a “single story” about a person or place. Her talk is a powerful reminder to embrace diversity and seek out multiple perspectives, an invaluable lesson for those headed overseas.
4. How to Stay Calm When You Know You'll Be Stressed
Speaker: Daniel Levitin
Duration: 12:20 minutes
College can be stressful and this is no secret. Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin, in his talk, uses neurobiology to explain how to prepare for stressful situations in advance and prevent making poor decisions when under pressure. Watch to learn some techniques on how to organize your mind and environment to minimize the impact of stress, and stay calm and focused.
5. Do Schools Kill Creativity?
Speaker: Sir Ken Robinson
Duration: 19:24 minutes
Knighted for his services to the arts, Sir Ken Robinson in his classic TED Talk "Do Schools Kill Creativity?" offers a thought-provoking perspective on education and creativity. He challenges the traditional educational system and makes a case for creating a system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity.
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