Instagram just launched a clever way for college students across the U.S. to connect more easily: a new “Schools” feature that turns your profile into a mini campus network.
What’s New?
- Add your school: A simple “Add School” option now appears on student profiles. Tap it, verify your status through UNiDAYS, and you can proudly display your university or college as a badge or banner. You control who sees it.
- Verified community: Only students who go through the UNiDAYS verification by using your school email or other proof earn that badge. It helps ensure real connections with fellow enrolled students.
- School directory: Once verified, you gain access to a Students Directory think of it as a private, social-capable Rolodex. Browse your fellow enrollees, filter by class year, or explore the entire student list.
Why It’s a Game-Changer
This feature revives Facebook’s early roots helping classmates connect, network, and form communities with fresh Instagram flair. It’s a great way to find study partners, event buddies, or simply make new campus friends.
What You Should Know
- Optional perk, not a privacy trap: If you’re protective of your online presence, no worries. This is completely optional. you don’t have to add your school if you’d rather not.
- Safer campus networking: Instagram teamed up with UNiDAYS to ensure student verification adds a layer of security. It’s a smarter way to foster real, trusted connections in the digital world.
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