Have you ever felt like you don’t belong?

Many people have a moment in their lives where they feel unwelcomed by their environment.

Be it because of work, culture, religion, or truly anything, there’s often that feeling of disconnection. How can we overcome this detachment?

In her speech, Elizabeth shares her own experience and takeaways from her immigration journey, the feeling of “unbelonging” that accompanied it, and ultimately how she chose her identity. Elizabeth is a 14-year-old student in Vancouver who enjoys playing piano, playing guzheng, and sketching.

She firmly believes that your identity is the sum of your choices. 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