Twitter!

The class Twitter assignment taught me a lot about the many uses of social media. People may assume that social media outlets, like Facebookor Twitter, are simply fads used by the younger generation to keep in touch or share stories, etc. This assignment really opened my eyes, though, and now it's clear that social media tools can be used for much more. From spreading the word about fashion blogs to learning about internships to following your favorite sports figure, Twitter allows people to keep up with news and sports and just about anything or anyone else you can think of.

I found it difficult to make time to Tweet essentially four times a day. I mean, I'm a student and I'm swamped, so I'm impressed by all those who are able to keep on top of things. And, "expert tweeters," all those people who really make connections and grab attention with Twitter, are even more impressive. Plus, given the limited number of characters (140- that's less than a text!), you really need to make what you say count for something.

I think what most people don't realize is that sites like these are probably here to stay. Social media is not a fad. It's amazing that people can troll for jobs or promote a company on Twitter, but it's happening! Now that I'm more aware of these benefits it will be easier to use them to my advantage. I look forward to seeing where Twitter will take us!