Youth Student Summit Reception
Conversation Starters by JamSocial
Updated February 17, 2026
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If you had to give a TED Talk tomorrow with no prep, what would the title be?
What is the most 'chaotic good' thing you’ve ever done to get a project finished?
What is your 'Roman Empire'? (Something you think about weirdly often)
If you could have a 30-minute meeting with any CEO or activist, who would it be?
What is the most useful 'life hack' you’ve discovered since becoming a student?
If you were a brand, what would your slogan be?
What’s the best piece of 'unsolicited advice' you’ve ever received that actually worked?
What is a problem in the world that you feel personally 'assigned' to help solve?
What is a project or 'win' from this past year that made you realize what you're capable of?
How do you stay motivated when you’re the only person who believes in your idea?
What is a 'soft skill' you’ve had to learn the hard way?
Who is a peer—not a celebrity—who deeply inspires you right now?
If you could change one thing about the way our education system works, what would it be?
What does 'leadership' look like to you when no one is watching?
What is a fear you’re currently walking through to get to your next goal?
How do you want people to feel after they’ve spent five minutes talking to you?
What is a version of 'success' you've had to unlearn to keep your peace?
If you could be remembered for one specific impact on your community, what would it be?
What is a 'non-negotiable' value that guides how you lead others?
When do you feel the most 'in your element' or 'in flow'?
What is something you’re doing today that your 10-year-old self would be proud of?