College kids are watching more TV these days and it’s not because they are giving up video games, talking on the phone, or other personal hobbies. One of the main reasons for the increase is online TV. Many college students have busy schedules and watching TV online allows them to watch the programs they missed when it is convenient.
The Cornell Daily Sun reported the top 10 television shows watched by college students: Making that list was my personal favorite, Grey’s Anatomy. NCIS did not make the list. In fact, none of the show’s crime investigation counterparts made the list. Perhaps interest in criminal justice is a dying field.
Students are spending the same amount of time watching TV as they spend on social networks. However, there are educational benefits of social networking sites like Facebook: 50% of students claim that they use these social networks solely for schoolwork and to discuss their learning and careers. Students report that these social networks are very creative and engaging, which also explains how they can become very time consuming.
Supporting The Daily Sun’s report, Media Post had reported, in June 2008, 62% of college students watch TV online. They credit laptops for becoming the main source of entertainment for college students since Mp3, downloadable programming, video gaming and TV viewing can all be done with the mobility of your laptop. Now since Netbooks, I am sure that percentage is rising.
Do you think NCIS is funny? Mark Harmon and Rocky Carroll credit the show's sucess to their multidimenstional characters. They even admit to the show's humorous side. Do you have an oppinion that you want to share? Check out the article on Buddy TV.
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