Profile pictures have
evolved on social media throughout the years, from bad paid-for photos and
poorly taken selfies to photos taken by photographers.
But unlike other social
networking sites, OSAM profiles are official university records. While students
who fail to follow directions make us frown, seeing the following photos somehow make us smile, laugh, and sometimes giggle. We now present these
photos that will hopefully help students upload valid photos in the OSAM System.
1. The Groupie
1. The Groupie
A groupie is a selfie taken with a group
of people. It’s basically a group selfie. Although we like the fact that you
have friends whom you take your photos with, we encourage you to use a photo
with only you in it.
2. Defying Gravity
2. Defying Gravity
Trying to
bend the laws of Physics? We know you’re not actually upside down while taking
this photo. If you were, we would like to request that you show some respect to
Earth’s mass and your distance from the center of the Earth. Thank you.
3. The Doppleganger
We get it,
you look good. But seeing you twice, or more, is creepy and is considered bad luck.
4. Photoshop Level: Expert
This also
applies to Instagram, Retrica, and other apps you use for editing photos. Why
not let your true beauty shine? Go au
naturel when uploading your profile picture. Also, avoid
cropping/stretching or adding unnecessary elements to your photo.
5. The Pa-cute Angle
Yes, we know
that photogenic people know the angle that works best for them. But we prefer a
standard close-up shot (shoulder level up to tip of hair), with the student
directly facing the camera in a normal angle with a neutral facial expression.
6. The Nearsighted
Close-up shots should not be taken literally! Keep your shoulders in the photo. Also, keep in mind
that the photo must be square and must be at least 200x200 pixels.
7. The Farsighted
Oh, don’t use photos that include the rest of your body parts. Your good looking face
and shoulders will do just fine.
8. Caution: Beware of Hands
Another
reminder for stray hands and other body parts!
9. Pic-ception
Taking a photo of a photo won't do the trick. We need you to upload a photo of yourself!
