Discovering Self and Society Through Social Media

The internet is an amazing avenue for people to explore. They can do research, learn about new things and generally find things that inspire them. Throughout my many years of using the internet and using social media, I have discovered new things about the world and about myself as an individual. Social media provides a window of interaction, it connects users to others in seconds. Not only does it give people a chance to have conversations with someone they know or someone new from across the world, it lets users inspire and encourage one another to be extraordinary and unique through being themselves. Social media serves several purposes with the use of messages, print, pictures, and videos. While using the internet, you are not

There are people who have worked long and hard to develop websites and social media applications to fit consumers wants and needs. It is constantly updating and improving, dealing with glitches and adjusting along the way. Many of the websites that were popular ten years ago are a thing of the past now and act as a blueprint to new websites that crop up every day. With a variety of different ages, from children to older adults using the internet, the content is immense. For a child or a preteen, the media is used for games on the internet, whereas an adult might use the power of the internet to connect with old friends or work related activities. With boundless opportunities, it depends on the individual who uses the media to use it for their own particular needs. As a college student entering my third year, the media has transformed the way I gain my knowledge, do my homework, communicate and make connections. Over the past two years, I was able to navigate the internet and gain useful information from school websites and libraries. I never imagined myself becoming so dependent on the internet and news, however, I do not see it as a bad thing. It was developed for this reason so why not take advantage of it. Using the internet to help with my studies is just one of the many uses that has benefited me. I also use its power to communicate with my friends that attend other

With applications such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram, I have the freedom to post anything I feel at anytime of the day. I love having this in the palm of my hands because if I am ever having a tough day, I can post a blog or write it down. With social media, I do not always have to have my thoughts go viral. There are also places to write down what you are feeling and have it stored to keep it for yourself. I find this way of coping more effective and uplifting because it acts as a place to release any negative or positive emotions without the fear of someone leaking your feelings. There are also ways to post poems about feelings or stories that the public can view and respond back to. This promotes receiving and giving advice from the writer to the reader or vice versa. By reading other peoples blogs or pages, I have gained confidence to put forth my own writing and hopefully form a following of readers. Confidence plays a huge role in media. For me, it has increased throughout the years with the help of social media. While browsing sites, there are numerous pages available where you can find relationship advice or just common everyday feelings. I feel as if I have a place to connect with others and help them with their problems. Within the past few months, I have discovered a passion for social media, and I hope to develop