ESSAY ON NEWSPAPER AND ITS USES IN STUDENT LIFE – ESSAY 2 (400 WORDS)

ESSAY ON NEWSPAPER AND ITS USES IN STUDENT LIFE – ESSAY 2 (400 WORDS)

Introduction

The Newspaper is one of the printed medium of media available to the common man. It provides awareness about the happenings of the neighbourhood to every corner of the world. Our idea of newspaper is of folded sheets which contain information about and articles on news, features, reviews and advertisements but it is much more than that. It means the world to some. It has the power to change one’s life. The information we receive from the newspaper plays a vital role in our daily life.

Uses of Newspaper in Students’ Life

Educational Benefits

One always benefits from the habit of reading newspaper. Being a student it not only improves your reading skills and efficiency but also keeps you aware of the current affairs. One can always find the part that interests him and enhances his learning. For instance, a commerce student can know the current trade policy changes and the ups and downs in the market. This makes him ready for the future.

Likewise, someone related to science background can know the new developments in the technological department. IAS, UPSC, GPSC, SSC, NDA, IBPS PO and many other aspirants also benefit from reading newspaper as it includes current affairs and needs them to be aware of the current happenings in the political, social and technological fields which are all covered in the newspaper. Students can greatly boast their general knowledge with the newspaper reading habits. School curriculums have also included reading newspaper as one of the assignments which contributes in developing numerous skills in the student.

Entertainment Purpose

Newspaper comprises of not only of news but also of the entertainment columns like crosswords, puzzles, jumbles, various interesting articles, fun facts and comic strips to keep the reader involved. Like it is said “All work and no play makes jack a dull boy”. So students can use these parts of the newspaper for recreational purpose. Other than this, newspaper also consists of a separate section dealing with fashion trends, lifestyle, and life stories etc. All this helps the reader stick to a regime of reading the newspaper daily, making it a habit without being bored at the same time. This can also serve as a break from reading the same course books.

Conclusion

Despite the massive development of the electronic media, newspaper still has a huge impact over majority of the society and still holds its place firmly. It connects the students of the developing world with the good old way of gathering information and being more aware of the world.