About Elza Elif
I am a…
Environmentalist, Student
Bio
I am an incoming student at New York University Abu Dhabi interested in international law, global politics and environmental preservation. I have authored peer-reviewed research and have public speaking experience. I am always eager to explore new ways of thinking or make interdisiplinary connections.
I'm passionate about
International Relations, Human Rights, Literature, Creative Writing, Environmental Preservation, International Law
An idea worth spreading
"How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard" by A.A. Milne
Areas of expertise
Creative Writing, Geopolitics, Public Speaking, Translating
The TED story
Speaker at TEDxRidley College 2023 (Why caring for the environment is human nature),
Speaker at TEDxRidley College 2025,
Language Supervisor at TED Translators
Things you might not know
Geography! I know where every single country is on the map.