Uses and Gratifications

I enjoyed reading this article. In the beginning of the article they give background information about how MySpace and Facebook got started. It’s interesting to know that Facebook started out as being a college only social networking site because when I decided to become a member, anyone was able to join. It’s interesting how fast everything changes because when this article came out MySpace was the number three most popular site and Facebook was number seven. Now, Facebook has become the most popular social networking site.
In the article it talks about how entertainment and social interaction are reasons why people use these websites. Whenever I get bored or even when I am doing homework I go on Facebook. It’s entertaining to see what statuses and pictures people are posting throughout the day. Its easier to interact with people on Facebook then it is face-to-face sometimes. You are able to comment and send messages to people that you may not normally talk to. It allows you to create friendships with new people. Bottom of Form

Online Social Relationships

In the article “The Quality of Online Social Relationships” it’s interesting to read about how the media has changed the way we communicate. Right in the beginning it discusses how people feel face-to-face communication is the best way for you to create and maintain social relationships. There are so many online dating, social media websites out there. These sites can be helpful, but you don’t get the full effect as you do when you talk to someone face-to-face. The article also discusses what people think email is most useful for. Today they say it’s only really good for communicating people specific information, while relationships was rated the lowest. It’s hard to create relationships through email. You have to constantly check it and take the time to respond to new emails. Social media websites have created instant chats where you are given the choice to send someone an instant message, which has helped create faster responses between the two people.

Introduction

Hello everyone! I'm a communications major and I have recently decided to minor in child development. I'm excited to finally say that I will be graduating next spring and I am hoping to find a job working in a preschool or child care center. I transferred from Las Positas College last fall, making this my third semester at San Jose State. I'm currently in the process of looking for an internship that will allow me to get experience working with children in a licensed facility. My hobbies included working out, hanging with my friends and boyfriend, and eating delicious foods. I’m excited for the future and can’t wait to graduate!