Before social media, I dreaded networking. I felt that there was something so unnatural about walking up to strangers whose careers I admired and drilling them with questions regarding their early beginnings and advice for young hopefuls. Due to this uncomfortable feeling, I grew concerned that I was missing out on opportunities to make connections that could […]
Read more "How Social Media Changed My Views on Networking"Throughout my life, I’ve consistently been an impressionable gal. The “older girls,” with whom I spent countless hours dancing and singing in musicals, often took me under their wing and incorporated me into their group, even though I was typically a few years their minor. They did this like it was no big deal and were […]
Read more "From Facebook Friends to Future Inspiration"Social media have the power to perpetuate hegemony in our society. Social platforms such as Instagram and Twitter are able to influence our perception of reality. In this day in age, we are constantly bombarded with images of what the “ideal” body type, relationship, and even life are supposed to be. The Italian Marxist theorist and […]
Read more "Are Social Media Hegemonic?"Besides being able to access information from all around the world, social media has changed me in many different ways. With the use of social media I am able to connect with a plethora of individuals like my family and friends, as well as with new people. Social media makes keeping connections and friendships, or […]
Read more "#SocialMediaBeLike"Do you remember “Friendster”? And I’m referring to the pre-2011 version, before it turned into this weird social gaming website (basically a dumbed down version of Steam). @FlashbackDaily #Friendster father of #socialmedia left us 2 soon… its ashes laid 2 rest in a cup of #MarkZuckerberg 's coffee at college pic.twitter.com/hTD2po5AYf — StarGayz (@Star_Gayz) December […]
Read more "OMG, Guess Who Just “Viewed My Profile?”"When it comes to social media that I use today, the most frequent app I find myself using is Twitter. This has been the case for a few years, but what has changed is the way in which I use the app. I didn’t start using my account until some of my friends convinced me […]
Read more "Choosing My Voice Online"Social media bring so many people into our lives; a large number of whom we probably don’t know in “real life.” I have upwards of 1,000 “friends” on Facebook, and several hundred followers on Instagram and Twitter. I’m sure we’ve all scrolled through our newsfeed on whatever platform and seen posts from names and faces […]
Read more "Do I Really Have As Many Friends As I Think I Do?"It’s no secret that social media is an incredible resource that millions of people have access to (and if it is a secret then you need to remove yourself from the rock under which you are hiding). Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn are all used to create connections, establish and maintain relationships and […]
Read more "It’s not all Rainbows and Sunshine"There’s something ironic about live tweeting, and snapchat stories. They’re all about living in the moment and using technology to share those moments with others- but when you really think about it, they’re about being anywhere but where you are. I took a trip across Europe and I realized that because of social media I rarely live in the […]
Read more "#notlivinginthemoment"While some use social media just for fun, I use social media as a tool to enhance my career. As an aspiring news broadcaster and political junkie, social media allows me to create an online portfolio of my reporting and news aggregation. This can be invaluable for when I apply for jobs in the near future, […]
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