Theme: Back to the Future!

The discussion of past, present, and future is fundamental in the process of growing up. In ongoing times like the global pandemic, we collectively tend to hyper-focus on the present. Being extra cautious of reality, we forget that there is a future in front of us.

Our theme for this year's TedxYouth@YIS is one that perfectly encapsulates the necessity for ambition during times of struggle, where the concept of "time" can be overwhelmingly complex: "Back to the Future!"

Yokohama International School Auditorium
〒231-0862 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Yokohama-shi, Naka-ku, Yamatechō, １１８−４ 横浜インターナショナルスクール
Yokohama, Tôkyô, 231-0862
Japan

Charlie HS student

Grade 12 student

I daydream all the time, and I always feel at peace while doing it. Why do we always get stuck in daydreams, and more importantly, what are our daydreams trying to tell us?

J.C MS student

Grade 6 student

Mosquitoes? Apex predators like tigers or lions? The world tends to think that these are the most destructive species to Earth, but WE are the most destructive ones.

Julia HS student

Grade 12 student

Scent is more powerful than you think. It is important in the creation and recollection of memories that shape who we are today. By noticing how we recollect memories, we can shape who we will become in the future.

Kai MS student

Grade 6 student

Mosquitoes? Apex predators like tigers or lions? The world tends to think that these are the most destructive species to Earth, but WE are the most destructive ones.

Nur HS student

Grade 9 student

Silence comes with a lot of benefits such as pushing us to become a better version of ourselves. However, it is usually misinterpreted by people. In fact, people like to assume someone is mad when they are quiet, but the truth is...

Oliver HS student

Grade 10 student

Regardless of how far humanity travels into space, it will always need one thing, food. As we move closer to being able to colonize a new planet, we must question, how are we going to bring food with us?

Peilu HS student

Grade 9 student

People who no longer live in their home country for a long time, often say "I have forgotten the language", and try to learn the language again but it's difficult for them. What if we change the question into "What is the factor that is making it difficult for me to learn the language well or making it difficult for me to learn the language well or losing the language?" Perhaps it would be more helpful.

Tahirah HS student

Grade 12 student

Life stories come in many shapes and forms. Those same stories contribute to moulding the person you are today. But do the impactful and significant stories that create YOU only come from personal experiences? Could those around you influence who YOU are through their OWN stories?