My First Dive into New Media: Lessons That Changed How I See the Digital World As a media student, this semester's Introduction to New Media class has been an absolute game-changer for me. Before this course, I was just scrolling through Instagram and TikTok like everyone else, mindlessly consuming content without really thinking about why things work the way they do online. But now? I feel like I've unlocked a whole new level of understanding about the digital world. In this post, I want to share my personal experience and reflect on three key things I've learnt that have genuinely impacted me. 1. How to Use Various New Media Platforms According to Their Preferences One of the biggest eye-openers was learning that not all social media platforms are the same, you can't just post the same content everywhere and expect it to land. Each platform has its own "vibe" and audience preferences. For instance, TikTok thrives on short, snappy, entertaining videos with t...