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Take speech and writing classes
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Volunteer to be the spokesperson for a group presentation
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Be the Notetaker/Secretary of a club or committee
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Join Toastmasters, or take Dale Carnegie courses on communication skills
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Keep a journal; write for the school newspaper, poetry magazine, yearbook
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Learn how to write a resume, job cover letters, or scholarship applications
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Write letters to the editor of your local newspaper
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Speak up in class; ask questions, especially when you don't understand something!
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Take jobs as a receptionist, customer service person, help desk, or crisis hotline volunteer
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Develop a relationship with someone from a different background or culture
