Influencer U: Welcome to Miami, but make it aesthetic

Nyema dives into the glittering, ring-light reality of influencer culture at the University of Miami, where every latte, pool day, and study session could double as content. From “study with me” TikToks in Richter to curated Brickell dumps, Nyema explores how UM’s picture-perfect aesthetic can blur the line between living and performing. She shares what it’s like to feel behind both academically and aesthetically, and how she’s learning to trade WiFi clout for real connection.