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    Social media allows people to stay connected with friends and family around the world. While originally intended to foster connections, social media has had a broader influence and changed how information is shared globally. It enables interactions between like-minded individuals but can also spread negativity. If used responsibly and controlled what content is viewed, social media can be beneficial, but it also risks becoming an unproductive pastime if not given purpose. To make the most of social media, users should highlight their interests, accomplishments, and passions to portray their best selves online.

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    Social media allows people to stay connected with friends and family around the world. While originally intended to foster connections, social media has had a broader influence and changed how information is shared globally. It enables interactions between like-minded individuals but can also spread negativity. If used responsibly and controlled what content is viewed, social media can be beneficial, but it also risks becoming an unproductive pastime if not given purpose. To make the most of social media, users should highlight their interests, accomplishments, and passions to portray their best selves online.

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    Social media allows people to stay connected with friends and family around the world. While originally intended to foster connections, social media has had a broader influence and changed how information is shared globally. It enables interactions between like-minded individuals but can also spread negativity. If used responsibly and controlled what content is viewed, social media can be beneficial, but it also risks becoming an unproductive pastime if not given purpose. To make the most of social media, users should highlight their interests, accomplishments, and passions to portray their best selves online.

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    Jaimee L.

    De Guzman

    THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

    This generation is living in a time where it's impossible to be physically connected with every
    person we know. The list of people we've known since childhood, high school, college, and
    beyond is nearly endless. As a result of social media, it's impossible to have a better or more
    enjoyable experience than this. Let's begin by answering the question, "What is social media?".
    As a result of social media, people are able to stay in touch with their friends and family
    members. In some cases, users will utilize various social media programs to network and
    locate work possibilities, connect with people around the world with similar interests, and
    share their own ideas, feelings, and insights online. Despite the fact that its foundation is
    based on the idea of keeping in touch with friends and family, social networking websites have
    had far more of an influence than their original intended purpose. This is a place where people
    may interact with like-minded people, find friends and foes, and influence the world in both
    positive and harmful ways. Due to these forums and degrees of communication that were
    previously unimaginable, the world has become smaller than ever before. People are still
    adjusting to the sheer size of the internet and the ease with which they can access information
    about anybody and everyone.

    It's not uncommon to hear horror stories about the negative effects of social media on young
    people, such as missed career prospects or rejections from top colleges. However, if students
    are taught how to use social media safely and responsibly, it can have a positive impact on
    their lives. So, how can you teach your children to be good digital citizens without lecturing
    them? Take the time to learn to identify what's bad and unfollow it. Keep in mind that you are
    solely responsible for the information you choose to include on your website. You may use
    social media to improve your life, connect with friends, generate content, and entertain
    yourself and others. Alternatively, you can become accustomed to it and end up feeling
    horrible about yourself as a result of being taken in by it. Controlling the content you see on
    your page is a good idea, as is removing or unfollowing those who post only negative or
    hateful things. It's your body's way of telling you to stop using an app or an account if you
    get frustrated or nervous after spending time there. It's not good for your body to do this. To
    prevent screen time from devolving into a hobby, give it a purpose. Make a list of 2-3 things
    that you want to be recognized for when people search for you online. To avoid social media
    becoming a pastime, this activity can help you identify your screen time purpose. It's much
    easier to decide if your Instagram post or YouTube comment will help you achieve your goals
    once you know what you want to be recognized for. Make your social media accounts into a
    real, breathing portfolio by highlighting your best self. Using social media is a way to show
    the world who you really are. How do you define who you truly are? What accolades have you
    received? Those things you're really, very interested in? As a result, you should make sure
    that they are the bits of material you're putting online.

    To make the most of your social media presence, don't miss out on the opportunity to share
    your most recent A+ paper or a project you've completed in class. Colleges want to know
    more about who you are and what you want to do, so it's important to show them. Please
    make an impression! In addition to a stellar academic record, they are looking for someone
    who demonstrates passion, who is real, and who can make a great impact on their school.
    Post positively, publish proudly!

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