Behind every perfect post lies a messy truth—and Apple’s here to talk about it. She will be revealing the social cost of social media's polished illusions. Apple is a Grade 10 student who is very concerned about the perfect lives scenario that exists on social media. She has participated in a recent project about the influence of notes on social media. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In a world full of rules (especially for girls) what does freedom really look like? Along with her speaking partner Ting, this speech is a call to reject limiting choices and boldly carve your own path. Cecilia is a grade 10 student studying the IB program at BJ80 High School. Cecilia is involved in the Drama Club and has successfully participated in many drama productionsTing is a grade 10 student at BJ80 High School She loves to dance and in particular loves traditional dance, contemporary dance, and jazz. Ting has been dancing since she was 5 years old and has participated in over 15 competitions.. She has achieved gold in almost all of her competitions. Ting will take this skill to the next level and apply for a dance/arts major when she goes to University. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx