Analysis of Self-Disclosures in Students' Instagram Use

College students are one of the groups facing significant transition challenges due to the highly demanding and stressful nature of higher education. In the higher education system, students are faced with a large volume of material, time pressure, and expectations to master technical and interpersonal competencies. This often leads to culture shock, especially for first-year students, who must navigate the significant differences between high school and college education systems. Social media, especially Instagram, has become a popular platform for Generation Z, including medical students, to express themselves. According to the 2024 Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association (APJII) report, Generation Z accounts for 34.4% of total internet users in Indonesia, with 85.3% using Instagram. This platform provides a space for students to share academic experiences, concerns, or achievements virtually. This study aims to provide an overview of self -disclosure among Instagram-using students in the Public and Private Education Study Programs in North Sulawesi, Class of 2024. The population in this study was all new students in the 2024 class of the Faculty of State and Private University Study Programs with a population of 20,000 people. The sample in this study was the entire population. The results of the study indicate a fairly clear difference in the level of student self-disclosure on Instagram social media between state universities (PTN) and private universities (PTS). Students from PTN, namely IAKN and IAIN, have a lower average self-disclosure score.