high school friends

One of the most daunting aspects of college isn’t academic. It’s social---developing new friendships on campus as your high school friends scatter in different directions. A recent article in CNN.com/technology notes how the internet eases this transition for many incoming students by enabling them to identify and connect with collegiate peers prior to leaving home.

A recent article in the Toronto Globe and Mail notes the growing number of women who are rekindling friendships from the past. One explanation for the trend: Technology is making it easier to find that best friend from high school that you haven’t heard from for ages. You can Google her; search for her on a reunion site like Reunion.com or Classmates.com; or perhaps find her on one of the popular social networking sites like My Space or Facebook...