Is the cup half empty or half full? Or is it fully filled, half with water and half with air?
Surely, most of us have come across this dilemma of perspective. Yes, it is certainly an interesting topic to discuss among your peers, but more importantly it is a lesson: something utterly obvious to one of us may be seen in a completely different light by another.
If an issue is discussed from merely one point of view, parties involved will not understand the whole situation, and thus end up addressing the problem with limited knowledge. Looking at topics from multiple perspectives will reveal the bigger picture, which better enables us humans to find the root cause of any problem and discover a collective solution that takes into account the individual needs and wants of everyone involved.
This is exactly why TEDxYouth@ISV has chosen the theme “Through The Looking Glass” this season. Imagine if we could encourage an entire generation of youth to look at every issue from a holistic perspective, taking the needs and well-being of others into consideration. It would transform the way we make decisions, our attitudes and behaviors toward others, and thereby create a more compassionate, equitable, and sustainable world for us all.

International School of Vietnam
6-7 Nguyen Cong Thai, Dinh Cong, Hoang Mai, Hanoi
Hanoi, Ha Noi, 100000
Vietnam

An Thien Ngoc Pham

Student

An is an 11th grader currently studying at Hanoi University of Science High School for Gifted Students. With an impressive profile in debating, An is no stranger to the stage and public speaking. Coming to TEDxYouth@ISV, she will be discussing the topic “How you can reinvent yourself as an innovator of the future”.

Duc Gia Le

Student

Intelligent but incredibly humble, Duc Le from grade 12 possesses an aura of mystery that never fails to intrigue everyone he crosses paths with. December 10th will be the first time he shares his deepest, most vulnerable states of mind with a public audience, and we can’t wait to finally explore the realms of his extraordinary mind!

Giang Huong Tran

Student

A bubbly, friendly girl who wishes a good day to everyone she meets, Tran Huong Giang from ISV Grade 10 is the first speaker in this year’s lineup.

Giap Nguyen Bui

Student

𝘘: 𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧. A: I am a student at HUS High School for the Gifted. To summarize my personality in words, I would choose energetic, ambitious and self-learning. The knowledge I possess right now is all based on what I learned from the world around me. I have harbored a love for politics and law since I was a little primary schooler, so I have a dream that one day I can be the one who can inspire youngsters. Though I still have a lot of flaws, I always try my best to improve myself. 𝘘: 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘛𝘌𝘋𝘹𝘐𝘚𝘝? A: Being addicted to presidential speech, I have always wondered if I would ever a chance to stand in front of hundreds of thousands of people, giving out my points of view. For me, joining TEDxISV is a coincidence, but I see this as a chance God has given me. I will cherish this opportunity by practising my speech diligently to satisfy the audience.

Hanh Minh Nguyen

Student

We are extremely proud to present to you our next speaker, Minh Hanh! She also goes by Alice, which is the first sign that she was meant to be in our Through-The-Looking-Glass-themed event. Minh Hanh is currently staying in Hanoi after graduating high school in the USA, but she is set to enroll at University of Melbourne in early 2021. Not only is she a talented writer and an inspiring speaker who calls herself the very suitable name, “your personal hypewoman”, Minh Hanh is also an all-around caring and compassionate person who is deeply passionate about social issues.

Hung Duc Nguyen

Student

Quirky and inquisitive are two words that perfectly describe our last speaker, Nguyen Duc Hung from grade 10 of ISV. He is never afraid to speak up at all-school lectures, putting forward clever questions that make presenter and audience alike stop to ponder.

Sadhika Kapoor

Student

Currently in Grade 7 at ISV, Sadhika is our youngest speaker, but don’t be so quick to underestimate her; she will surprise you with her maturity and confidence. Sadhika is very interested in public speaking and psychology, with a particular academic enthusiasm for literature. When asked to describe herself, she chose the word “infinite” - a creative choice that demonstrates this young girl’s excellence beyond her age and thirst for knowledge. Sadhika’s motto is a quote by Milton Berle, “If an opportunity doesn't knock, build a door,” which she clearly has followed as seen through her initiative throughout her whole journey with TEDxYouth@ISV 2020.