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Change Yourself and Change the World Through Travel | Edward G Young, III | TEDxValparaisoUniversity

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title, what kind of “change” do you think travel can create in a person?
Do you think travel can really “change the world”? How might that happen?
What kinds of travel experiences do you think the speaker will talk about in this TEDx talk?

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Change Yourself and Change the World Through Travel | Edward G Young, III | TEDxValparaisoUniversity

Imagining yourself as a traveler + how travel became more common (00:00 – 02:58)

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1. In the imagined travel situation, how might locals react to the visitor at first?

They completely ignore the visitor and act uninterested.
They immediately invite the visitor into their homes.
They ask the visitor to lead a community meeting.
They may stare, take photos, or make quick judgments.

2. What does the speaker suggest doing to change the interaction in that moment?

Smile warmly and greet people in their native language.
Take pictures of the locals to make them uncomfortable.
Leave the community as fast as possible.
Argue with people who judge you.

3. What personal example does the speaker use to show why waiting until retirement can be risky?

He got sick on his first trip abroad.
His mother died shortly before a planned international cruise.
He missed a flight because he packed too late.
His parents lost their passports at the port.

Change Yourself and Change the World Through Travel | Edward G Young, III | TEDxValparaisoUniversity

Travel beyond photos: going into a destination + changing narratives (02:58 – 06:11)

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1. What does the speaker say travel is “bigger than”?

Learning a new language fluently
Buying souvenirs and local clothing
Staying in luxury hotels
Going new places and collecting passport stamps and photos

2. What contrast does the speaker make when he asks, “Are you going to a destination or are you going into that destination?”

Flying vs. driving
Traveling alone vs. traveling with friends
Tourism vs. moving abroad permanently
Taking photos vs. immersing yourself in the local community

3. According to the speaker, what can international connections help change?

The rules for getting a passport
Certain narratives based on misconceptions
The price of airline tickets
Only the weather and local climate

Change Yourself and Change the World Through Travel | Edward G Young, III | TEDxValparaisoUniversity

Don’t limit yourself: travel is more possible now (06:11 – 07:52)

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1. Why did the speaker wait six years after his first international trip before traveling again?

He thought traveling abroad again wasn’t possible for someone like him at that age.
He promised to never leave his country again.
He wanted to finish visiting every city in his home country first.
He decided he didn’t like traveling.

2. What does the speaker warn against after taking a “bucket list” trip?

Traveling with other people
Spending money on experiences
Limiting yourself by thinking the journey ends there
Taking any photos during the trip

3. What is the speaker’s final message about travel today?

Only certain people can afford meaningful travel.
Travel should only be done after retirement.
Travel is more possible now than ever, so embrace opportunities to explore.
Travel is mainly about getting perfect highlight photos.

Change Yourself and Change the World Through Travel | Edward G Young, III | TEDxValparaisoUniversity

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1. What is the main purpose of the talk?

To argue that travel can help people grow personally and reduce stereotypes
To explain the history of cruise ships
To list the top tourist destinations in the world
To teach viewers how to find cheap airline tickets

2. Which idea best matches the speaker’s view of “meaningful travel”?

Avoiding conversations with strangers
Traveling only with people from your own culture
Seeing as many famous places as possible in a short time
Making local connections and engaging with the culture

3. What does the speaker suggest about stereotypes and racism?

They are caused mostly by social media
They disappear automatically with age
They are natural and cannot be changed
They are taught and can be unlearned

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Change Yourself and Change the World Through Travel | Edward G Young, III | TEDxValparaisoUniversity

What does it mean to “go into” a destination, not just “go to” it? Give an example.
Have you ever changed your opinion about a place or group of people after meeting someone? What caused the change?
Do you agree that travel can help people “unlearn” stereotypes? Why or why not?
What is one travel experience (real or imagined) that you think could change you personally, and how?