Unit 3 Portfolio


For this Unit 3 Portfolio I collaborated with my classmate, Emma Berkowitz, to create a podcast!  In our podcast you can listen to us discuss the positives and negatives of social media, and social media as a whole.  We discuss our own personal experiences with media, the effects media has on mental health, the outcome it has on teenagers, and how social media can impact a business.  We hope you enjoy it! 

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  1. AnonymousApril 22, 2025 at 7:27 AM

    I really like how you guys include your own personal experiences with social media in this and how isolating it can be if you are "out of the loop". Social media is the ultimate feeder place for so many different types of content you can really feel the FOMO in real life when you miss out on a joke or new phrase or something of the sort. I agree with the point about how our generation is so online to a point where there is this disconnect between our parents and grandparents and us. I have experienced that first time as well. I think how you included mental health with this topic is very smart because the two are so intertwined and related in ways that people might not think about it. Overall, I really like your project and I think you did a good job! - Amaya Dones

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  2. AnonymousApril 22, 2025 at 7:32 AM

    Great work guys! Your podcast was very thoughtful and engaging. I'm curious about the idea of maybe wanting social media to be more real, to see moments of people's lives that aren't necessarily perfect. While I do think it is important to understand that other people struggle too, I wonder if it could be emotionally overwhelming to be bombarded with other people's issues, especially if it were to become pretty personal. It would be nice to see other people share things they just thought were funny or to have them complain about some minor inconvenience just to see that they really are human too, but I think there's definitely a balance to be found or a line to be struck to avoid too much negativity. - Anna Schroeder

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  3. AnonymousApril 22, 2025 at 7:45 AM

    I really enjoyed listening to your podcast! You provided a well-rounded exploration of social media’s impact, blending personal anecdotes with broader observations about mental health and generational differences. The discussion about FOMO and the disconnect between younger and older generations was especially insightful. Bringing mental health into the conversation added necessary depth, showing how interconnected it is with our online experiences. Your segment on social media’s influence on business was also a valuable addition, expanding the conversation beyond personal use. Overall, I liked listening to your take on this topic, and I thought that your podcast was engaging, thoughtful, and struck a good balance between personal reflection and broader analysis. -Emma Webberly

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