Every uni student has a different experience, even if they are completing the same degree. One aspect of uni life that I am extremely interested in is whether students are making life long friendships and connections.
During the completion of this media degree, we are asked to tweet, upload, create an online presence but are the students of this media degree making friends and life long connections? This idea is very close to my heart as connecting with people, making friends and potential partners is something that has always interested me. I love to know how people interact with each other, how 2 people met or even how a friendship group was formed.
An article written on The Conversation based around the changing experiences of campuses looks into Australian campuses. In this study, the writer discusses how Australian students spend more time studying at home rather than on campus and how students are spending less time with their peers than other students were years ago. I want to further on this research and find out why this is occurring and whether it is affecting students making life long relationships.
To complete this study, I will further research articles about Australian students life, on and off campus. Also, by conducting a survey to find out whether or not UOW Communication and Media students feel as though this degree is hurting or helping them meet people. This way, my study and research will be relevant to UOW and current Australian students.
Be Kind to Yourself, R.
immerse into media 