School Struggles
This is what happens when you’re up all night before an exam and barely make it through with coffee and luck.
What is Pulling an all Nighter?
You’ve been in the library all week, but it's Friday night and your friends want to hang out. This is the term for trying to juggle both.
What is Work hard, Play hard
The event that every NSBE member looks forward to for meeting other engineers and potential employers.
What is NSBE convention
This is the feeling you get when you walk into a class and realize you're the only Black student.
What Is Being The Only One
This is the job experience that most students seek to build their resumes before graduation.
What is an internship
The name for the relief felt after submitting a project that's been stressing you out for weeks.
What is Post Project Euphoria?
The self-care move every engineer needs when their code or design keeps failing.
What is taking A break?
The best way to make sure someone remembers you after a networking event.
What is Follow up with a thank you email? Or handing out a resume
This organization, found on many campuses, is a safe haven for Black engineering students to connect and support each other.
What is NSBE
This is the most important thing you should do when preparing for a job interview.
What is Researching the Company
The first thing you skip when you're overloaded with schoolwork and club activities.
What is sleep?
The best way to manage school, work, and personal life like a pro.
What is Time management
This kind of interaction is key for young Black engineers to succeed in professional settings.
What is Networking?
This is how it feels when you have to represent the entire Black community during classroom
What is Pressure
The name for moving into a new city for a career opportunity even if it’s outside your comfort zone
What is Relocating
The term for when a group project doesn't feel like a group effort.
What is carrying the team?
This form of productivity is when you clean your room, binge-watch a show, and then work on your project all in one night.
Procrastination with purpose
A phrase you use to start a conversation with someone in your field at a conference or event.
What is tell me about your experience in?
The best strategy for finding mentorship or support in environments where you’re underrepresented.
What is seeking out Black faculty and alumni
The term used for improving your skills or gaining new certifications to boost your career.
What is Upskilling/continuous learning
This type of classmate always seems to ace exams without ever studying in the library.
What is a Genius
This common feeling arises after saying yes to too many things and realizing you need some downtime.
Burnout
This is the best platform for connecting with industry professionals and showcasing your skills.
What is LinkedIn
The term for when you have to switch between fitting into the dominant culture at school and staying true to your cultural identity.
What is code switching
This is the best way to advocate for yourself when you feel underappreciated or underpaid in the workplace.
What is Negotiating