Online World - by Kristy

Many people argue that the internet and the many social networking sites that are offered kills the actual face to face communication among my generation. I would most certainly agree with that statement. Think about it, how many times have you written on someone's Facebook wall instead of picking up the phone or driving over to their house? Probably a majority of the time. The internet changes the way we communicate. Some people might think this is a bad thing. And I'll agree, it's controversial. It is certainly healthy for young kids to get outside and play instead of being hidden away in their rooms chatting over the computer.

But an interesting flip side to the controversy is Skype. Skype allows people to chat via webcam over the internet. It brings people across the globe closer who cannot simply get in a car and drive to visit with a friend or family member. It's the best substitution for face to face communication when oceans separate you and a loved one. Not to mention this amazing service is available free. A close friend of mine is studying abroad and when she gets homesick, Skype can help cure her blues. And it's a neat way for her friends and family to actually see what she is experiencing.



So while the internet can often isolate and separate many of us, it also can miraculously bring people across the world together - and that is truly a blessing.