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\"\"The internet has undoubtedly changed the way we live and communicate. People are now able to share information not only with their friends and relatives, but also with complete strangers through the likes of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.<\/p>\n

Research shows that young people view communications on social media as\u00a0more credible<\/a>compared with traditional media and information provided by companies. And social media also has\u00a0more impact on consumer decision making<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Prospective university students now come from a generation that is immersed in social media and digital technologies \u2013 and most students use these technologies extensively as a\u00a0source of information<\/a>, including as a way to choose their future university.<\/p>\n

Previously, prospective students relied heavily on official university guides and rankings, but\u00a083% of students<\/a>\u00a0now also use social media channels to help them make their university choices.<\/p>\n

The real deal<\/strong><\/h4>\n

By using social media, prospective students can get an unofficial, student view of a university, which they would not be able to find on official university web pages.<\/p>\n

According to the\u00a0National Centre for Universities and Business<\/a>\u00a0Facebook is the most popular social media channel for students searching for information. Twitter can be another great source of information and a way to ask university staff and current students questions.<\/p>\n

Universities often provide information on the hashtags their students use. For example, at\u00a0Oxford University<\/a>\u00a0#oxtweets is where students tweet about their lives there.\u00a0Swansea University<\/a>\u00a0has created the hashtag #SwanseaGrad which can help prospective students get an inside look at the graduation spirit.
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Universities looking to bridge the social media gap between them and their students are increasingly exploring hashtags. Shutterstock<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n

Other useful website include\u00a0WhatUni<\/a>,\u00a0UniStats<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Student Room<\/a>, all of which allow students to get information about the university experience beyond degrees and accommodation. Students can get a feeling about how they might \u201cfit in\u201d, how it feels to live and study in the place, and a sense of the community and social life at their new place of study.<\/p>\n

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\nSocial media can also be a helpful tool for international students. UK universities have high numbers of overseas students, and it can be problematic for these students to try and visit their universities of interest to make a final decision. That\u2019s where social media can help. The\u00a02017 International Student Survey report<\/a>\u00a0shows the significant role social media plays for many students choosing a university.<\/p>\n

Recently, universities have started using social media not just for prospective students and their parents, but also for receiving enrolment offers. One such example is the\u00a0University of Bradford<\/a>, where students can use Facebook to get offers during clearing time. This improves students\u2019 experience of the clearing process,\u00a0which can sometimes feel like<\/a>\u00a0\u201can emotional roller-coaster\u201d.<\/p>\n

But while many young people view online communications as trustworthy and reliable, in the age of fake news,\u00a0fake universities and fake degrees<\/a>, students must also be wary of\u00a0fake social media accounts<\/a>, that could easily sway their decisions.<\/p>\n

So while students and their parents can get valuable insights online, they should always remember to look for verified accounts on Facebook and Twitter. These can usually be found on universities\u2019 pages, together with the most accurate and up-to-date information about tuition fees and courses.<\/p>\n

Going to university can be one of the most exciting experiences of a young person\u2019s life. And it\u2019s clear that social media now makes it easier than ever before to make a well-informed, life-changing decision. So for prospective students, choose wisely and enjoy the next stage in your life, wherever you might end up.<\/p>\n

Author Bios:<\/strong> Elvira Ismagilova is a Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Bradford and Daniele Doneddu is a Senior Lecturer School of Management at Swansea University<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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