The Impact of Academic Pressure on Students | Leoni Sakamoto | TEDxYouth@CanadianAcademy

Leoni struggled to cope with academic pressure, and was often lost and overwhelmed with work to do. Sometimes she would have tons of homework to do, yet would be clueless of where to start. While she was burdened with her thoughts and deadlines, an opportunity of speaking in a Ted Talk approached her. She took the opportunity to speak about her difficulties with academic pressure. Leoni is a freshman student at Canadian Academy. She likes to get to know new people, and she does this with her ability of communication. She has had many experiences talking in front of an audience throughout her many years in school, from elementary up to now. She is passionate about helping others, and with this Ted Talk, she hopes to give confidence and hope to those who are currently struggling with academic pressure. Leoni struggled to cope with academic pressure, and was often lost and overwhelmed with work to do. Sometimes she would have tons of homework to do, yet would be clueless of where to start. While she was burdened with her thoughts and deadlines, an opportunity of speaking in a Ted Talk approached her. She took the opportunity to speak about her difficulties with academic pressure. Leoni is a freshman student at Canadian Academy. She likes to get to know new people, and she does this with her ability of communication. She has had many experiences talking in front of an audience throughout her many years in school, from elementary up to now. She is passionate about helping others, and with this Ted Talk, she hopes to give confidence and hope to those who are currently struggling with academic pressure. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx