We think it's natural to feel a sense of belonging, but we don't realize that everything in life has to be learned. Belonging is an ability in which we must grow and adapt to others while staying true to who we are through the lens of extra curricular activities and self-efficacy. Jacqueline Duong is a sophomore who is part of the Varsity Tennis and Speech and Debate teams at Valencia. She has always enjoyed public speaking and loves to learn as well as teach others. She is very passionate about the work her mission group has done in the country of Belize and particularly enjoys spreading joy through words to the locals there. She looks to become a high school leader at her church’s youth ministry in the hopes of being able to touch the lives of others. Jacqueline is confident that her ability to speak has made a significant impact on her life and she dreams that one day she will be able to use her voice on a large platform and potentially have an impact on the world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx