10 reasons social networking benefits students - Edge - Kansas State Collegian - Kansas... - 2 views
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Bel C on 08 Aug 12"As the character of Mark Zuckerberg popularly said in the movie "The Social Network," "People want to go online and check out their friends, so why not build a website that offers that? Friends, pictures, profiles, whatever you can visit, browse around, maybe it's someone you just met at a party. Eduardo, I'm not talking about a dating site; I'm talking about taking the entire social experience of college and putting it online." Social networking is changing the way the world is doing everything, from the way people get information to the way people communicate, and, most importantly, the way people interact. The importance and relevance of social media outlets are growing stronger with the rapid developments of technology; however, is there a strong importance for social networking profiles like Facebook? Is tweeting really an effective form of communication. And, finally, what is the importance of Flickr? The world is greatly influenced by social networking. Why not help launch yourself into the ever-changing face of the virtual world? Consider these 10 reasons on how having a social networking profile will benefit your future. 1. Staying connected with friends Social networking is the easiest way to stay in touch with old friends, friends who don't live close to you or even just roommates. 2. For means of communication Everyone has those days when they wake up without a phone or any way to communicate with the world except through social networking. You could update your social networking profile, and one of your "followers" could even help you locate your phone. 3. Keeping up-to-date on news more quickly Some social networking sites constantly update news information. This enlightens readers and social networking profile owners. 4. Achieving a more personal connection Having a social networking profile allows you to keep informed on recent happenings with people in your network. You have something to discuss with your co-workers and friends and even a