Sherry Turkle and Terry Gross’ discussion of the effects of social media and texting on the interpersonal relationships of both teens and older adults was nuanced and touched on multiple interesting ideas; however, Turkle’s concept of the “presentation anxiety” that stems from deciding how to present ourselves social media sites like Facebook struck me as particularly accurate. The idea that our Facebook profiles– and our agonizing over what information and content to post on them -- are akin to profiles on dating websites reminded me of my experience with the “Villanova Class of 2019” Facebook page. After college decisions were finalized, each and every incoming Villanova freshman was added to the group. From April to June of my senior year
