Hi! My name is Polina Naboikina, and I’m a junior at TC Roberson High School and an immigrant from Belarus. My family and I moved to the U.S. in search of freedom and new opportunities, leaving behind the oppression of our homeland. I am incredibly grateful that my parents’ courageous decision has given me the chance to not only build a better future but also stand here today as part of a program as impactful as TEDx. Most importantly, I now have the freedom to speak, grow, and pursue my dreams without fear.