Many people have said that electronic communication is the way of the future, but in reality, electronic communication is the way of the present. There are many advantages for using electronic communication for academic as well as social reasons. You can research almost any topic without going to a library and checking out a single book or journal. All of the different search engines available on the Internet can assist you in researching the topic for your next project or paper. In many cases, if you do need to find a specific book at the Library, you can use electronic communication to see if the book is available at the Library without even going near the front doors of the Library. You can save yourself a trip that would leave you empty handed. Kiss those long-distance telephone bills good-bye! Using email is a terrific way of keeping in touch with your family and friends. You can email your pen pal in China everyday, and it will be much cheaper than using a telephone. Email is even less expensive than mailing letters. Most college campuses provide students with computer assess and basic Internet privileges. If your campus provides you with an email account, it won't cost you a cent to write home every day. If you are trying to get in touch with a friend at another college or University, there are many different Internet address finders available for locating their email address. Most campuses also provide an on-line directory for students and staff at that particular college. To help make it easier for your friends to get in touch with you, you will want to register your email address in some of the internet address finders. You can even check the weather report without leaving your computer screen. If you don't want to pay for a subscription to your hometown newspaper, you can catch all of the news on the Internet. Many newspapers and magazines are available on-line. The opportunities are endless! Explore! Cruise the Information Highway! Have Fun! Happy Surfing! Poll | Goal Setting | Quiz | Experts Say | Links