This is one in a series of interviews we’ll be doing with TNGG writers so readers can get a better sense of who they are, what they care about, and the issues and ideas that are on their minds. Sometimes, … Continued
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The Internet job hunt
Here I stand, halfway through my college career, and I look to the graduating class of 2010 for some answers. Are there jobs for us Millennials? Or should I just give up now, return to the confines of my small … Continued
Connectedness does not a creator make
The Millennial Generation is, without a doubt, the most connected generation yet. But it turns out connectedness isn’t everything. A recent article on the website Millennial Marketing says, “Millennials are some of the most avid users of mobile and Internet … Continued
VIDEO: Attention Spans
As access to information increases, attention spans decrease accordingly…sorry, what was I saying? What do you think? Photo Credit: daveduarte By Ian Eshelman: “I grew up in an incredibly small town in southern Vermont. As a kid, I spent a … Continued
Is Facebook Ruining Dating for Gen Y?
As seen in my last post, social media is an integral part of my life, like many Gen Y’ers. However, I think that social media may be ruining a crucial part of our lives – dating. A surprising statement for … Continued
Beyond the College Walls
Hey you. Yes, you. Where are you right now? Your literal location, not the “where are you in your life?” question. Awesome. I really want to visit there someday. I hear great things. I’m typing this in Columbia, MO while … Continued
Analog > Digital
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – there’s something to be said for actual, face-to-face human contact. You can’t replace it. You can’t duplicate it. Even in this day and age, where you can feasibly know every … Continued
Social Media: A Virtual College Party
Here’s something that’s completely obvious: social media has totally changed the way we interact with others. But now, here’s something that might not be so obvious: social media has changed our friendships – how we start them, how we maintain … Continued
Growing Up Facebook
By Julie Jaenicke: “I am a Southernish (Kentucky) transplant who has been surviving New England for 7 years. Playing the piano, making jewelry, and hiking are a few of my favorite distractions. And, as an avid animal lover, tofu and … Continued
Twitter: My Filter
By Andreana “Addy” Drencheva Going through my social media/e-mail fast, I realized how much harder my life is without Twitter. Many of my digital native peers find the idea of reading what unknown people have for breakfast pointless. However, we … Continued
