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  Dear future me, last week in Public Speaking, the class discussed changemakers who have revolutionized the United States ever since the country’s independence. Through these presentations, I learned that individuals from different centuries spread their ideas, leadership, and determination to influence society and leave a lasting impact on the country. I learned about people who have contributed to various areas, including politics, civil rights, art, science, and technology, which demonstrated the different ways meaningful change can occur in society. Learning about each changemaker’s impacts and how they shaped history made me feel very inspired and proud of the changes they have brought to the United States. Each group presented a different century and highlighted changemakers of the time period they felt were the most inspiring to them, including events that shaped the era. I found it interesting to see how each generation of changemakers faced different challenges based on t...
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Camila Martino Public Speaking Elements Blog Post

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  Camila Martino Blog Post Dear future me, in the first week of class, during the Public Speaking lecture, we discussed the process of writing a public speech. I never expected that this experience would make me reflect so deeply on how people communicate. Before starting this class, I thought it would just focus on how to deliver speeches in front of a group of people without being nervous, but it’s actually made me more aware of details such as the importance of listening, adapting to your audience, and building your confidence, which can affect how effectively you deliver your message. Once I became aware of how important they are in day-to-day life, I developed a deeper understanding of how communication works. It's something that can be applied in everyday activities, such as conversations, presentations, interviews, and even the way we express our ideas online in mediums like this one. The group presentations helped me realize this. Watching each presentation showed me how an...
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