We do need young people. We need to make sure change happens in a meaningful manner. We need to find the balance between the energy of youth and the wisdom of all who have something to offer or we fall into a cynical world. It is what got us to where we are in North America.
Who goes to school, when they’re exhausted from work, on a night when they don’t even have class?
THIS GIRL. Right here. Yea, me.
All I wanted to do tonight was curl up in bed and eat ice cream. But no, I didn’t go do that. Instead, I dragged myself to my college campus because my school is pretty awesome and hosted TedxFIU.
For those of you who read my blog regularly, you know how much I love Ted Talks. So obviously, when I heard that FIU would be hosting their very own Tedx event, I knew I had to be there.
And I’m certainly glad I was.
Alot of great speakers presented.
They also served FREE FOOD, which is really all that’s necessary to make a college event successful.
But what I loved the most about this event was hearing from two young students who have sought to…
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