Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

This celebrity lawsuit has demonstrated the transformative effect of social media on public opinion.

Anna Merlo, University of Queensland, Australia

The tradition of having and keeping a New Year’s resolution year-long can be overwhelming, which is why setting weekly goals might be a better option.

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Swift’s re-recording of one of her most popular albums has taken the world by storm — and big companies are not excluded.

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Hallyu has inspired many young scholars to learn more about Korea beyond what is shown on their screens.

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

Invaluable skills such as software proficiency, foreign languages and coding can all be learned online — and will make your application stand out to universities and employers.

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Learning a new language may seem like an intimidating goal, but the many benefits outweigh the challenges.

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Netflix, podcasts and books are just a few of the tools you can use to continue learning a new language.

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

The app can help you memorize phrases, but you probably won’t be able to carry a conversation with a native speaker.