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How to find and connect with your #SWVirtualPal?

For help finding a #SWvirtualpal:

  • Follow @SWVirtualpal on Twitter and see who else is following. 
  • Subscribe to our Twitter list of people using the #SWVirtualPal hashtag at: https://twitter.com/SWVirtualPal/lists/swvirtualpals.  See who is on the list and reach out to someone.
  • Ask to be added to our #SWVirtualPal Twitter list by tweeting @AMLTaylor66 (Amanda Taylor) and/or @laurelhitchcock (Laurel Hitchcock) directly.  We will add your name to this list and someone may reach out to you. 
  • Do a hashtag search and see who else is tweeting with #SWvirtualpal.  Review who is using the hashtag and see if they might be a good fit for your #SWvirtualpal.

Here are some general tips for connecting with a colleague on the other side of the world:

  1. Reach out to several students and/or professionals.  It may take some time before you find a good fit with a #SWVirtualPal.
  2. Let the person  know about #SWVirtualPal and why you are reaching out to them.
  3. Share general information about your professional interests, courses, or work.
  4. Ask questions about your #SWVirtualPal’s professional background and interests.
  5. Check in periodically with your #SWVirtualPal. 
  6. While we use the hashtag on Twitter, you could use it on other social media platforms that support tagging.