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A is for Asians, or is it? | Ravipa (Amp) Burapachaisri | TEDxYouth@RIS

893 views · Published 27 April 2015 · 8:43 · Indexed 22 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Son: “Dad, I want to be actor.”
Dad: “You mispronounced it! It’s ‘doctor’ “. 
In an era of competitive college admissions, it seems like more and more Asians are gaining admissions into the world’s top universities. But is this really true? Is the notion that only Asians get straight-A’s true? In this hilarious, thought-provoking talk, Amp delves inside the “straight-A’s conviction” and debunks it. 


Amp Burapachaisri is a 15-year-old devotee of Chinese history and culture. She spends much of her time reading about contemporary China, with a special emphasis on the Chinese Revolution. When she isn’t reading, she can either be found doing quizzes on Buzzfeed or binge watching VICE documentaries. 


This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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