Identities
A person who does not identify strictly as male or female and may use pronouns such as they/them.
Non-Binary
An affectionate term used to address someone you love, similar to saying “dear” or “honey.”
Sweetheart
This feeling occurs when someone does not understand information or instructions.
Confused
The ongoing process of gaining knowledge, skills, and understanding.
Learn / Learning
A form of digital communication where short written messages are sent between mobile phones.
Texting
An identity describing someone whose romantic or gender identity exists outside traditional heterosexual or cisgender norms.
Queer
A gender-neutral word used to refer to your brother or sister.
Sibling
A strong feeling of happiness or anticipation about something positive.
Excited
The physical space where students and instructors meet for instruction and discussion.
Classroom
A social media platform where users share photos, videos, and stories with followers.
Instagram (IG)
A person who has both significant vision and hearing loss and often communicates using tactile forms of sign language.
DeafBlind
A person who attends the same course or learning environment as you.
Classmate
This describes a person who has many tasks or responsibilities and little free time.
Busy
A formal evaluation used by instructors to measure what students know or have learned.
Test / Exam
A short-form video social media platform known for trends, challenges, and creative clips.
TikTok
A person with partial hearing who may use spoken language, hearing technology, and sometimes sign language.
Hard-of-Hearing (HOH)
This word describes the group of people related to you through birth, marriage, or chosen relationships.
Family
A peaceful emotional state in which a person feels relaxed and steady.
Calm
The collection of buildings, facilities, and spaces that make up a college or university.
Campus
One of the earliest major social networking sites used for college students only and then shifted to public that allows users to share posts, groups, and events.
A Deaf individual who also has additional disabilities such as mobility, cognitive, or neurological differences.
DeafDisabled
A married woman in relation to her spouse.
Wife
A feeling of worry or tension that may happen before an important event, like a presentation or exam.
Nervous
This academic field studies how humans produce sound, process language, and experience hearing.
Speech & Hearing (Speech Therapy)
A video conferencing platform commonly used for remote meetings, classes, and webinars.
Zoom