What’s Holding You Back from an Unlikely Friendship? | Dhilan Stanley | TEDxArlington Heights
Dhilan Stanley, student and volunteer, reveals that breaking the barriers to unusual friendships expands our experiences and allows for personal growth. Stanley’s unlikely friendship with a 100-year-old Holocaust survivor challenges you to connect beyond the familiar. 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.Production By: Peaceful Luck Media
Graphics By: Lauren Schultz
Dhilan Stanley is a sophomore at Barrington High School who is passionate about history, math, and connecting ideas that shape the world. He serves as captain of the junior varsity Scholastic Bowl team, plays on the junior varsity tennis team, and participates on the Fed Challenge team.Outside of school, Dhilan is an enthusiastic volunteer who has spent the past several years engaged in public education and community outreach at a local museum. Dhilan believes deeply in the power of service, building bridges across boundaries, and the quiet impact of showing up with curiosity and kindness. 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
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