Theme: Ctrl+Alt+Delete: Reset the Way you Think

We want to highlight the urgency of resetting the way we think on certain issues. Opportunities for a radical reframe of how we think can help propel us into new and exciting thought trajectories.

American Community School - Amman
Abdul Rahman Khalifeh St، Amman
Amman, ٰĀmmān (Al ٰĀşimah), 11831
Jordan

Caleb Augustine

Youth Speaker

Racism. Did I make you uncomfortable? That uneasy feeling in all of our heads shows that as a society we don’t talk about the issues we should be talking about. Caleb Augustine, a sophomore at ACS, will share his story and how he dealt with racism while probing us to reset the way we think about the issue.

Finn Gleichmann

Youth Speaker

What about taking a break? It’s certainly not a crime. Finn Gleichmann, a senior at ACS, will talk about Gap Years and why they are so beneficial – for oneselves, school, and other aspects of life.

Jood Abukhadijeh

Youth Speaker

For generations we have been taught that we should hold back tears. Jood Abukhadijeh, a senior at ACS, strives to erase the social stigma on crying and toxic masculinity.

Joop Hansen

Youth Speaker

Public speaking is a common fear, however, it has been shown to be an effective manner to bring awareness to what you care about. Joop Hansen, a senior at ACS, will talk about the power of public speaking.

Layla Habab

Youth Speaker

Anorexia and other eating disorders are silent monsters creeping up behind you, they can affect anyone. Layla Habab, a sophomore at ACS, shares her personal story with anorexia and her road to recovery.

Martha Gleichmann

Youth Speaker

The climate crisis is a global problem, we are all affected by it. And yet, not enough is being done to limit its effects. Martha Gleichmann, a sophomore at ACS, will discuss how we could increase activism in the Climate Crises by changing the way we talk about it.

Marwa Baker

Youth Speaker

When was the last time you felt in control of your life? For many, it was quite a while ago. In this talk Marwa Baker, a junior at ACS, lets you in on the simple trick to regaining command of your life through the act of reorganizing your room.

Oliver Schofield

Youth Speaker

What would the world look like if everyone felt free to be themselves? In this speech, Oliver Schofield, a senior at ACS, explores the expectations society perpetuates and how it feels to break free of them.

Yafa Hannon

Youth Speaker

We all want to live our lives to the fullest, but there are systems that stop us. Why do we let them? Yafa Hannon, a junior at ACS, asks that we all rethink how we view school, homework, and our time, so that we can stop overworking ourselves.