Saying that this semester has come and gone in the blink of an eye would be an understatement. I refuse to believe that it is already the end of April because that only means one thing; Social Media class is coming to an end.
I have truly enjoyed taking Social Media this past semester. I walked into class the first day thinking I knew almost everything I needed to know about social media, but let me tell you, I was dead wrong. I have learned more from this class than I expected and am excited to put my knowledge to good use. I think my favorite thing about this class is that I can see how it impacts my everyday life. Before taking this class I never considered the countless opportunities social media presents on a professional level.
After taking this class I am more aware of the content I post on social media. While I still struggle to post meaningful and engaging content on Twitter and Facebook, I am making an effort to improve. Learning how much social media can affect you on a profession level has definitely been one of the best lessons I am taking away from this class. Not only do businesses look at your social media to make judgment calls, but it is also a great way to make connections and build your professional network. Before this semester I never considered LinkedIn as a front-runner in the social media world. However, I am grateful that we were required to create a LinkedIn profile for this class because I have already seen the benefits of having one. In addition to connecting with professionals on LinkedIn, there are so many opportunities to find jobs and connect with businesses on Twitter and Facebook that I didn’t see in the past.
In addition to using social media for personal use, I have learned more than I could have imagined about using social media for a business. I am very intrigued with all of the different analytical tools available to measure the success of your social media. It amazes me how much of an impact social media can have on marketing and promoting a brand.
After taking this class I can say that my love for social media has only grown stronger. I feel confident when it comes to social media and cannot wait to learn more as the current sites change and new ones are added!
molly grosdidier 