I am a home-schooled teen living in rural Wisconsin, and I just want to say that Gmail is possibly one of the greatest things ever to enter into my life. One of the FAQ I get when I say I am home-schooled is "how do you socialize?" Gasp! Because obviously you CAN'T socialize in ANY OTHER form other than at a regular school environment! And to that I say, well, you obviously have not heard about Gmail. Since all of my friends live in the Minneapolis\St. Paul area, it is a very long drive to get together with them, but thanks to my mom, I get to see them about once or twice a week. I also take classes with them during the regular school session about once or twice a week, but as any teen knows, talking once or twice a week doesn't cut it. Enter Gmail. With Gmail, I talk to my friends at least twice a day, usually more, and we all join group chats to discuss stuff that is happening in the world today. Plus, I can send them great YouTube videos, and the favor is returned. I can stay connected to them, even though they all live at least an hour away. Living an hour away from all your friends isn't easy, but Gmail makes it way better.
Hannah, Student
Wisconsin
Labels: keeping in touch