“Turn and face the strange” is a line from David Bowie’s “Changes” and despite the age of the song, it fits perfectly with the changes in myself because of social media. We live in a world that is constantly changing, but no matter the change, people will be upset or scared because we live in […]
Read more "Social Media and Ch-Ch-Changes"I can remember my first AIM screenname, squiggles242. My third grade self thought it was the perfect combination of creative and unique. Shortly after the death of AIM, my Myspace persona emerged. Then I created my Facebook profile, followed by a Twitter handle, an Instagram page, a YouTube channel and a Snapchat account. Just like […]
Read more "Creative Confidence"Despite my frequent usage of social media, my trends differ from the norm. I don’t stalk Drake, I never found fame, and I don’t bring myself to start connections virtually. I grew up in an international environment that where excluded politics and social issues from conversation, and where interest-based niche groups didn’t exist. Social media never […]
Read more "Facebook Saved My Friendships"Like most people my age, social media has infiltrated into everyday life and has become an irreversible part of who I am. My online profile is as powerful to strangers as my in-person persona. As a result of social media, tons more people are aware of who I am. Perhaps I’ll still pop up in […]
Read more "How has social media changed me?"Social Media has with no doubt become a huge aspect of our daily lives. Many people open their Snapchat before opening the fridge in the morning and I have made a habit of getting on Facebook before getting out of bed. I'm the queen of waking up hours before I need to but still being […]
Read more "How Social Media Changed Me – The Years I Spent On Skype"Whether it be through Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat or Facebook, social media enables people to create a virtual reputation without ever meeting someone. Although it takes away from face-to-face interactions, as outlined in this 2015 story, it’s fascinating to see how people portray themselves online. I give off a different representation of myself on different social […]
Read more "How a better understanding of social media audiences changed my usage"Five years ago, a tsunami swept through my life albeit of a different form. While most sane humans wouldn’t want to be anywhere near a tsunami, many would argue I was lucky to have witnessed the one that swept through the Arab world – the Arab Spring. Historians might view this historical event as a […]
Read more "How has social media changed you?"Social media has enabled me to communicate with friends and family regardless of our geographic locations. I use social media as a tool to showcase my skill set to potential employers and clients. Because of this, I am motivated to constantly create content and find ways to get my name out there in a way […]
Read more "Communicating through Screens"When I wake up in the morning, the first light striking my face isn’t the soft white light from the sky, but the bright blue HEV-light from my phone, which is resting a few inches from my pillow as a drowsy lover, always within reach. A rush of dopamine washes over me as I, still […]
Read more "Social media: Me, my friends and the Obamas"Social Media has allowed me to create a personal brand for myself. I decide what can and cannot be put online for the world to see. With this “power” comes great responsibility. In just 3 months, I will be entering the professional world and I must monitor what is on ALL of my online profiles. […]
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