Social Media

It is amazing the impact that social media has on our world (I say this with Facebook and Twitter tabs up on my Firefox). As most people know, especially my boyfriend, I am a Twitter addict. I follow over 300 people/companies/products/whatever, and am constantly checking my feed. Though some people may find this as some meaningless way to waste time, I have used Twitter often to connect with professionals in the field of student affairs, which I plan to pursue after graduation in the spring.

I follow many student affairs professionals online as well as higher education news sources and blogs. This has taught me a lot about the profession and given me some insight into situations I will hopefully be dealing with in the future. It has really been a learning tool.

Twitter I feel has become a new sort of news source. The first time I heard about a lot of breaking news, such as Steve Jobs passing or Osama Bin Laden's capture, I immediately pull out my phone and get on Twitter. I follow so many local and national news sources, such as the Daily, DSM Register, USA Today, CNN, Breaking News, the list goes on and on, it makes it so convenient to keep up with current events that I probably wouldn't know because it wasn't directly handed to me via Twitter feed.

I know a lot of people who have an aversion to getting Twitter, but I feel like it is one of the most beneficial ways a college student can stay up to date, connect with others and network in today's society.