Ducks @ Oregon - University of Oregon

Addicted to Facebook

Leah C.

October 18, 2009 - 8:00 PM

I have to admit, I am one of those people who is addicted to Facebook. I won't deny it, and it's not something I'm proud of. If I had to give an estimate, I would say I'm on at least 4 hours a day. I like uploading my photos online to share with my family and friends. I enjoy sending messages to people, perhaps poke or even throw a sheep at them. I enjoy drawing "graffiti" on the "walls," looking through their recent pictures, and "like"-ing their status. I also have a virtual pet on Facebook which I feed, and take care of. I would be kidding myself to deny that Facebook has become a part of my life.

When you think about it, most students in college spend a significant time on Facebook. When I sit in class, I can always spot out the familiar blue bar on several computer screens. It's amazing how much one can do on Facebook. There are even groups and events related to the University of Oregon. It's a convenient tool for students to keep themselves updated with what happens on campus and how to get involved. As a club organizer, I can easily invite hundreds of friends on my list to join events hosted for the Hong Kong Student Association. As well as holding small discussion boards in which only the committee members can read and post comments, all conveniently located on one page.

I can't image what college would be like without Facebook. Perhaps more students would get their work done instead of looking through photos, or playing mini games. Yet this website can be such a great social tool. For example, getting invited to parties is so much easier now with Facebook. The invited can also see who else is attending the event, receive reminders, look at a map and even get directions to the location. Facebook also allows me to easily find fellow classmates, long lost friends and even professors. I definitely feel like it gives me a stronger connection to all my friends online and in person. I really encourage students in college to get one if they already haven't. Keeping in touch with new or old friends on Facebook is definitely a common thing on campus.