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Influences of Social Media on College Student Development in the First YearJacob Frasier & Kari Roberts The Florida State University
WHY......first year students?
PRE-MATRICULATION UTILIZATIONREDUCE ANXIETY & AFFORD OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT
“Social network sites may function to improve the transition to college by helping students socialize to their new environment and establish a sense of connection to their institution” (DeAndrea et al., 2012, p. 16).
THE FIRST SEMESTERHOMESICKNESS & ACADEMICS
The Second SemesterCONNECTING TO CAMPUS & FINDING THEIR NICHE
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE RESEARCH...
...YOUR THOUGHTS?
