Media Department Students Presented a Seminar on The Impact of Social Media

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December 10, 2025
Civic and Social Responsibility Initiatives, Educational
Credit: 80

On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, a group of Media Department students from Cihan University-Erbil consisting of Jiyar Ismail, Jiliya Hatam, Layar Aza, Zahra Hoshang, Razgar Salih, Wadih Wasam, and Safin Akram, visited Srabsty Private School under the supervision of their Lecturer Dlan Ismail. They were warmly received by Dr. Zana, the school principal, and teachers Hala Dler, Rozhan Wrya, and Nergiz Osman.

At the beginning of the visit, Dr. Zana gave an overview of the students’ skills, the school’s educational system, and academic standards, particularly focusing on the teaching methods and expertise of the teachers in advancing the field of education.

Following this, Lecturer Dlan briefly explained the purpose of the visit, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness and promoting intellectual development in educational institutions. She also highlighted the need to familiarize school students with effective ways to handle academic challenges and prepare them for their future university studies.

Subsequently, in the presence of school students, the Media Department students presented a seminar titled The Impact of Social Media: Its Positive and Negative Aspects. The seminar aimed to educate the school students about the influence of social media on their lives and how to navigate its benefits and drawbacks responsibly.

Volunteers

#	Name	Duration	Credits
1	Zhilya Hatam Mahmood	2	80
2	Zhyar Ismael Abdullrahim	2	80
3	Rizgar Salh Hamadamin Ali	2	80
4	Layar Aza Kamal Mama	2	80
5	Dlan Ismael Mawlood	2	80

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