As far as social media goes, what accounts do you need at university?

Bath~Student

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Reply 1

user382

Social media is not really necessary but at least a basic phone is a must. :wink:

How have you managed this long without a phone? :redface:

Reply 2

Bath~Student

Original post by stefano865

Social media is not really necessary but at least a basic phone is a must. :wink:

How have you managed this long without a phone? :redface:

Nice.

Since it broke, and it showed me that I don't really need one!

Reply 3

user382

Original post by Bath~Student

Nice.

Since it broke, and it showed me that I don't really need one!

Good for you. :biggrin:

Most social media is a waste of time really.

But a smartphone could be pretty handy tbh.

Reply 4

Odd1

Original post by stefano865

Good for you. :biggrin:

Most social media is a waste of time really.

But a smartphone could be pretty handy tbh.

And unnecessarily expensive

Reply 5

MevMev

Original post by Odd1

And unnecessarily expensive

unless u bought it second hand refurbished or summing like that

Reply 6

Odd1

Original post by Bath~Student

I don't own a mobile telecommunications device nor do I use any of the main social media platforms like facebook etc. Is it necessary to make such accounts?

Necessary for? Coursework or socialising?

It shouldn't be necessary for coursework but if it is then whip one up really quick and set everything to private, and remove it immediately after you no longer need it.

If it's for socialising I mean you're at university soooo I'm sure you can find more efficient ways to socialise with people there than behind a computer.

Social media websites is normally secondary means to communicate with people who you know in real life.

Social media apps are becoming more primary for even people you knew in real life beforehand but it's not essential. It's just much much harder to stalk or harass someone if they haven't joined to any.

Reply 7

Odd1

Original post by MevMev

unless u bought it second hand refurbished or summing like that

Do tell...

Reply 8

Lord Samosa

Facebook, it's handy to stay in contact. You may need to contact your course mates if you want some help. Handy for group work too.

Whatsapp.

Oh, and snapchat :hubba:

Reply 9

Pro Crastination

I am quite an introverted person, but I don't think even I'd be able to do without Facebook! Flat/coursemates group chats, event invites, society sessions/events, and of course the odd bit of internet pool when you have just had enough of work.

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Reply 10

Odd1

Original post by MevMev

unless u bought it second hand refurbished or summing like that

Like eBay?

Reply 11

Odd1

Original post by Lord Samosa

Facebook, it's handy to stay in contact. You may need to contact your course mates if you want some help. Handy for group work too.

Whatsapp.

Oh, and snapchat :hubba:

No offense but you didn't answer his question at all. You just listed social media he/she probably is aware of already.

Reply 12

username1539513

Original post by Bath~Student

I don't own a mobile telecommunications device nor do I use any of the main social media platforms like facebook etc. Is it necessary to make such accounts?

Facebook is probably good for social events and just keeping up with people in general; If you could count LinkedIn as a social network that's good for the professional side of things. I wouldn't say you really needed anything else other than an email address and a telephone number.

Reply 13

Odd1

*If any of my posts repeat-post whoops.

Original post by Pro Crastination

You can group chat in person
You can get invited in person I hope
You should be up to date with events and seminars on your own

Reply 14

Bath~Student

Original post by Odd1

*If any of my posts repeat-post whoops.

You can group chat in person
You can get invited in person I hope
You should be up to date with events and seminars on your own

well said! :wink:

Reply 15

Pro Crastination

Original post by Odd1

*If any of my posts repeat-post whoops.

You can group chat in person
You can get invited in person I hope
You should be up to date with events and seminars on your own

I agree, if you're outgoing and socially focused you'll stay on the ball. However for me it does offer a great deal of convenience.

Reply 16

Odd1

Original post by Bath~Student

well said! :wink:

Reply 17

Odd1

Original post by Pro Crastination

I agree, if you're outgoing and socially focused you'll stay on the ball. However for me it does offer a great deal of convenience.

I'm sure it's convenient even for those who are outgoing and socially focused, but even if you're not outgoing and socially focused, you should still be trying to live life outside of the virtual world, like what everyone did before there was one. Not tryna give you a hard time, though, really.

Reply 18

Lord Samosa

Original post by Odd1

No offense but you didn't answer his question at all. You just listed social media he/she probably is aware of already.

They asked if they're necessary at uni. I gave my reason why Facebook would be handy. The same reason applies to whatsapp (making a group chat for group work for example).

Reply 19

Odd1

Original post by Lord Samosa

They asked if they're necessary at uni. I gave my reason why Facebook would be handy. The same reason applies to whatsapp (making a group chat for group work for example).