Blogspot as a Thirdplace

Personally, I don't know when I would have ever started blogging on my own time. Despite this, I think it's a really effective and interesting aspect of this course, ultimately serving the purpose of a third place in a variety of ways. Looking at the accessibility of blogging as a third place on this campus it is very convenient, easy, and definitely accessible. Whether your on state street or by Camp Randall, you can most likely find a Wi-Fi spot within 3-5 minutes. Because this is a college campus, the majority of students have the technological devices that allow them to blog wherever, whenever. Even without these devices, several libraries are scattered across campus. Students can easily stop into a library and use one of the computers. Blogging may build various different types of social capital ranging from purely academic to long lasting friendships. Depending on personal points of views on blogging will be the ultimate factor in how much or little a student uses this as a tool for networking and building social capital.