Snapchat Has Evolved Since 8th Grade And These 6 Stages Help You When Downloading The New Version
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

Snapchat Has Evolved Since 8th Grade And These 6 Stages Help You When Downloading The New Version

So many filters, so little time.

37
Snapchat Has Evolved Since 8th Grade And These 6 Stages Help You When Downloading The New Version
Pixabay

Ah, Snapchat. At this point, more people than not are familiar with the social media app; It had almost 190 million active users daily as of February 2018. Whether you love it or loathe it, Snapchat is virtually unavoidable, and more new users are joining every day.

Snapchat has improved a lot from when I first created an account in 8th grade, and with all the new features, people who are just hopping on the Snap trend are having a ball exploring all the features the app has to offer. Here are just a few of the stages a new Snapchatter goes through:

1. Figuring it out.

Snapchat can be a bit difficult to navigate when you first create an account. But once you finally figure out the basics, the real fun can begin.

2. Discovering the filters.

So many filters, so little time. Have you always dreamt of having dog ears? Or tiny, gold butterflies swarming around your head? Snapchat has you covered. Your selfie game just leveled up.

3. Advertising your new social media to everyone you know.

What good is social media if no one follows you? They'll plaster their new Snapcode or username all over their existing social media profiles and amass a following so they can have people to send all their filtered selfies to!

4. Discovering stories.

There's somewhere I can post that all my friends can see? Awesome! I'm going to post a 100-snap-long story about everything I've done today.

5. Posting non-stop.

We celebrate your right to use this new outlet in whatever way you please, but sometimes it's a bit excessive. Whether it be a never-ending stream of filter selfies or a vlog type set up where you tell us all about your whole day, your excitement for this new-found outlet can get kinda out of control. However, seeing your Snap evolution can be kind of entertaining for us seasoned Snapchat users.

6. Leaving the initial excitement behind and evolving into a normal Snapchat user.

Soon, the excitement will fade away and you'll begin posting at more normal intervals. You'll still love Snapchat and get excited when a new filter is released, but you won't feel the need to post 3 separate pictures of your lunch on your story anymore, and that's perfectly fine with us.

So whether you're a seasoned Snap pro, or you've just recently gone through these stages yourself, keep having fun with it and happy snapping!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

45052
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

28433
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

953035
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

157636
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments