Students from the Department of English Language Deliver Seminar on the Effects of Social Media on Teenagers at Snobar Public High School

On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, fourth-stage students from the Department of English Language at Cihan University–Erbil delivered a series of seminars titled ‘The Effects of Social Media on Teenagers’ Productivity and Time Management’ at Snobar Public High School, under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Marwa Mahmood Ameen.

Upon arrival, Assistant Lecturer Marwa Mahmood Ameen and the students were warmly received by Ms. Nthal Haji Mustafa, Principal of Snobar Public High School, and Ms. Shilan Naseer, the Art teacher.

During the seminar, the students discussed social media addiction among teenagers, emphasizing how excessive use of platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook can negatively impact young people’s daily routines, academic performance, and mental health. They highlighted common causes of social media addiction, including peer pressure, the desire for social validation, boredom, and the constant availability of engaging content. The discussion also explored time management challenges, explaining how overuse of social media can lead to poor time allocation and difficulty prioritizing tasks, ultimately affecting both academic and personal responsibilities.

At the end of the visit, Ms. Shilan Naseer invited Assistant Lecturer Marwa Mahmood Ameen and the students to tour the school’s art gallery, where she showcased the students’ drawings and shared their artistic experiences. The visit concluded with expressions of gratitude to the school’s administration and staff.