Capstone projects are often seen as the final box to check before graduation. But for many young people, they are something much bigger: a chance to explore what truly matters to them and turn ideas into action.
From Student to Changemaker is a youth-led interactive talk with live Q&A that reimagines capstone projects as launchpads for real-world impact. Featuring students from international education backgrounds, the event explores how inquiry-driven learning, long-term projects, and self-directed research help young learners develop confidence, purpose, and a sense of agency. Through real stories and lived experiences, speakers will show how capstones can spark leadership, creativity, and meaningful engagement with global issues.
This session highlights the journey behind impactful projects: choosing a topic you care about, staying motivated through uncertainty, learning from setbacks, and transforming ideas into tangible change. Speakers will openly share their challenges, breakthroughs, and the skills they gained along the way, from collaboration and problem-solving to ethical thinking and self-leadership.
Designed for students, educators, and youth advocates, this session invites participants to see capstone projects as the first step in a lifelong journey of learning, civic engagement, and positive change.
