Introduction to me!

Social Media Users are More Active and Influential Offline.
From Phil Mershon (November 2011) Retrieved from
 http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/26-promising-social-media-stats-for-small-businesses/

An Introduction to Lina:


I am a second year ALES student looking to major in Nutrition and Food Science. I was not sure what to expect when I chose to take on Community Service Learning in ALES 204. I currently volunteer with Sustain SU, Friends of the University and The Health and Wellness Movement, so I was excited to connect my education with my passion for volunteering. I am being placed with Sustain SU for my CSL work this term. I am excited to work with them and learn about social media in the non-profit sector. In the past term I worked with other Campus Sustainability Volunteers and a leader for one hour each week, making posters to draw awareness to a variety of Sustain SU events. Sustain SU is great, because it is constantly working to engage other students with a large variety of events. So check out the Sustain SU webpage, or follow them on Twitter @uasusustain.


My perspective on effective communication and how I feel social media use ties in with my field of study. In university I learnt very quickly I will not walk into a class and know anyone. For labs and classes it was crucial to connect with students you are working collaboratively on projects with, so social media played a role in doing so. I feel comfortable asking a fellow student for their twitter, email or facebook information. This is an easy mutual environment to quickly locate and talk with others about projects. I was not surprised to see how many people are reluctant to incorporating Twitter into their lives; I used to feel the same way. It was neat when I read a post from blogger Lynda Forsyth on her discoveries about social media use. This inspired me to do the same, and I found some awesome social media statistics. What I found most shocking was the statistics on offline influence of social activity. It seems that those with active social networkers are more likely to do certain things like: voice their opinions or go on a date, which may be good things. However, they are also more likely to be heavy spenders on music and apparel, is that a good thing? Maybe for those on the supply side.

Screenshot of Lina's iPhone.
L Hegberg. (Personal Collection 2012)

A personal Introduction to myself. There is no doubt I need and love to be connected to every aspect of this world I possibly can. So it is no surprise if you never see my iPhone and I apart. To an extent, a large part of me can be defined by the things my iPhone holds. Facebook, Safari, Mail, Messages, Phone and Twitter for quick and easy access to communication. Calendar, Weather Eye, uAlberta, Reminders, 22 Days, Alarmed, and Symple, I use to stay on track and be prepared for everything going on in my life. CBC news and Metro to ensure I can always be up to date on news around the world. The camera to capture moments: music and games for entertainment.


By: Lina Hegberg

Lab: Section H8
TA: Shannon Clarke