Survival Guide

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Meet the Officers Making the Transition
Learn more about Read our advice on making
our FY23 Team! the transition from HS to
College a little easier.

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UC Resources Exploring Cincy
We've gathered all the UC Learn about our favorite
resources you could need places to go in and
as you start your first year. around the city!

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Campus Tricks All Things UC SWE
This section is the ultimate Find out why we love UC SWE
guide on study spots, and all of the exciting events
activities, and hidden places and plans happening this
on campus. upcoming year!
Meet the Officers!

President: Katherine Boylin

4th Year: Biomedical Engineering

Katherine is looking forward to attending conferences, meeting new

SWE members, fostering relationships with officers, and all the fun events
we will have!

Vice President Internal: Emily Smith

3rd Year: Chemical Engineering

This year, Emily is excited to attend national conference in Houston, TX

and lead engaging activities for our mentor/mentee program!

Vice President External: Leah Griesmer

3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering

Leah is looking forward to a full return of in person events and more

interactive general body meetings so she can meet more SWE members!

Treasurer: Nora LaMunyon

4th Year: Biomedical Engineering
Nora is looking forward to our exec bonding events that happen
throughout the year!

Secretary: Isabella Koshoffer

4th Year: Biomedical Engineering
Bella is excited to attend conferences and general body meetings this
year!

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Outreach Co-Officer: Halle Boddee
2nd Year: Chemical Engineering

Halle is looking forward to meeting all the new members and being able
to make them feel welcome in the awesome SWE community!

Outreach Co-Officer: Harshitha Munigala

2nd Year: Biomedical Engineering

Harshitha is excited to volunteer at Dream Day and participate in SWE

welcome week!

University Affairs Co-Officer: Cali Hoffman

4th Year: Biomedical Engineering

This year, Cali is ready to continue building a community that empowers

females in engineering while giving back to the next generation of
engineers!

University Affairs Co-Officer: Jessica Burke

4th Year: Architectural Engineering

Jessica is excited to welcome more students interested in STEM and

share resources that can help them grow in their desired field.

Fundraising Co-Officer: Hannah Rimstidt

3rd Year: Architectural Engineering

Hannah is excited for SWE bonding events!

Fundraising Co-Officer: Ainsley Lyles

2nd Year: Chemical Engineering

Ainsley is excited to meet new people at meetings and for all of the
amazing events!

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Social Media Officer: Yasmine Loussaief
3rd Year: Chemical Engineering

Yasmine is excited about all the new friendships she will make and all the new
things she will learn. SWE already feels like a family to her, but she is sure that
future events will strengthen her bond with all the current and future members!

Special Events Co-Officer: Korianna Rosenthal

2nd Year: Aerospace Engineering

Korianna is excited about meeting new people and the Special Events
planned this upcoming year in SWE!

Special Events Co-Officer: Virginia Porter

2nd Year: Electrical Engineering

This year, Virginia is excited to be back in cincy to run Special Events,

specifically the jewelry night!!.

Evening With Industries Officer: Isabella Rowell

2nd Year: Mechanical Engineering

Isabella is very excited for evening with industry because of her involvement
planning it this year. She is also excited for our social events throughout the
semester to hopefully get to know more members in SWE!

Recruitment and Banquet Officer: Leah Hext

4th Year: Biomedical Engineering

Leah is looking forward to meeting new students during SWE Week and
going to Houston for conference!

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 Making the Transition
Transitioning from high school to college can
be a big change, both academically and
socially. Adjusting to this new life can be
scary at first, but we believe in you and know
you will succeed ☺

Our College Advice:

Be open to trying new things and try

to establish a solid support network
that you can rely on (Friends, family,
professors, advisors, etc.). Don't be
too hard on yourself, everyone is still
figuring things out and that takes
time!
Get a planner and write down all
of your due dates at the beginning
of the semester. Don't skip class
because if you skip once, it'll be a
lot easier to skip again!

Get comfortable saying "no." Especially

your first year, don't try to overload your
schedule. Maintaining a balance between
classes, involvements, and socials is super
important for your mental health and
enjoying your college experience. Nobody
can do it all and that is OKAY! 4
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Check your email frequently!

It sounds dumb but it helps
Don’t be afraid to ask for help from make life easier.
professors / TA’s. Everyone will struggle at
some point and there’s no reason to be
ashamed of that. Asking for help as soon
as you’re having trouble will save you lots
of time and heartache, and could save Give yourself grace. College is
your grade. hard and takes some getting
used to! Also make time for fun
where you can.

Get an umbrella and keep it in your

backpack at all times! Your laptop will
thank you when an unexpected storm hits
when you’re walking to / from class. Also,
get involved in as many extracurricular
activities as you can without overwhelming
your schedule! Be sure to keep track of all your
deadlines and set a weekly
schedule to meet them because
once you fall behind its so easy
Try to find a mentor (many organizations will to fall down a rabbit hole and
setup mentor/mentee programs); Leave your room get overwhelmed.
and try to meet people; Be a sponge the first few
weeks (have an open mind and try to take it all
in); College is an experience, not just classes
(Look for ways to make positive memories while
you are here; give equal time to studying and
having fun)!

Don’t panic if everything isn’t perfect in the

beginning. It takes different amounts of time
for each person to adjust, so be patient, it will
be worth it.
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 Making the Transition Cont. College requires a lot of time management so its
important to get in the habit of using a planner to
track all your assignments and important dates so
you don't get behind or forget. It is so helpful to get
things done in a timely manner doing a few tasks
Do practice problems!! Don't cram for everyday rather than procrastinating and finishing
exams, instead space out your studying and everything on the last day

study for a few minutes every day. When

something doesn't make sense, ask a friend,
TA or go to office hours. Also, make friends
with people in your major, they make I think everything feels really strange
classes so much more fun! and different in the very beginning,
almost like a fever dream. That’s okay
and normal! Get involved and go out
and meet people even if it’s scary at
first.
Don’t be afraid to join an organization or
attend an event without knowing anyone
there. I guarantee that there’s more than one
of you in that situation and meeting people
that way is easy and fun! Gaining more
independence in college also calls for better
time management, but don’t forget to take Be open to do most things. This
care of yourself and enjoy your time here! means talk to the people who sits
around you in class, go out to lunch
with your friend groups, and visit the
places you haven’t explored yet. The
best memories were made in the
Stay positive and take it easy! People around you will spark of the moment through
keep saying engineering is hard, and that adds on situations like those!
more stress to the already stressful transition from
high school to college. Know that nothing is hard
with enough hard work and be kind to yourself. UC
has great resources so definitely use them. And when
in doubt, come to SWE! We've all been there and we
can help you get through it!

Make sure you get help when you need it! You should never
be afraid to go to office hours or to ask a TA or professor
for help! Also go to as much of the welcome week events
that you can because it’s a great way to meet new friends
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 UC Resources
Our Top 3 UC Apps:
1. UC Mobile
This app has it all! UC Mobile has maps of every UC campus, student news, and an
updated menu of what's being served at every dining hall!
2. Double Maps
Double Maps shows real-time bus routes, including buses to med campus, CCHMC,
Blue Ash, and more!
3. UC Night Ride
Night Ride is UC's version of Uber and will pick you up and drop you off anywhere
within a mile radius of campus. This is a great resource to ensure you make it back
to your dorm safely from wherever you are!

Our Favorite Academic Resources:

Office Hours
Your professors are there to help you! Going to office hours is one of the best ways to get help with a
class because you are usually one on one with your professor and can ask about specific questions or
topics from lecture.
Academic Writing Center
The Academic Writing Center is located in Langsam Library and will review your essays for any class!
ENED Tutoring
Every first year engineering student at UC is required to take ENED. While the course contents can be
challenging, CEAS has set-up specific tutoring for the class. ENED teaching assistants (TAs) have certain
hours that they are in Baldwin to help with ENED homework or your robot project. Be on the lookout for
posted tutoring hours at the beginning of the semester!
CAPS
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is here to help you during your college career. They offer
free support with mental health relative concerns and strive to make getting help inclusive and
accessible.
MASS Center
The Math and Science Support (MASS) Center offer free peer tutoring and study tables for
undergraduate math and science courses. You will find upperclassmen who have already taken the
class ready to help, and meet students currently in your class to form study groups with!
SI Sessions
General education classes, like general chemistry, physics, and calculus, each have dedicated
Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions. These are students who have previously taken, and done well in,
the class you are taking. They host weekly review sessions to cover topics from that week's lecture and
offer a more relaxed environment to ask questions and get clarity. Most SI's will also host mock exams
the week of an exam, which is a great way to test what you know!

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 Calhoun Street:
Exploring Cincy - Chipotle
- Bibibop
- Insomnia Cookies
There are so many great places to - Currito
eat near campus and in the city, - Mac Shack
so we've put together a list with - Buffalo Wild Wings
some of our favorites! - Canes
- Smoothe King
Most are within walking distance
of campus, while some you can
Make Mac Mondays a
drive to or order for delivery.
traditional with 1/2 off
mac and cheese every
Monday at Mac Shack!

Near Short Vine:

- 86 Coffee
- Cincy Gourmet Deli McMillan Street:
- Mio's Pizzaria - Drunken Taco
- Taste of Belgium - Drunken Bento
- Hangover Easy (sushi)
Drunken Bento does - Good Plates Eatery
1/2 off sushi when - Adriatico's Pizza
Places To Drive To: dining in or getting a
to-go order! - Elephant Walk
- Pendleton Parlor - Ninja Grill
- Sugar and Spice Diner
- Gomez Salsa
- Agave and Rye
- Eli's BBQ
- Condado Tacos
- Crumbl Cookie
- Center Hub
- Goodfellas You can use your
- Skyline Bearcat Card to pay at
- The Eagle most of these places!
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Exploring Cincy Cont.

Living near a city brings many

things to do on the weekends. Use
our guide to see where to go and
what to do!

Cincinnati is home to 3 major

league sports teams and a
few minor league teams. Over-The-Rhine (OTR) is a fun
Sporting events make for area filled with cute shops and
great weekend fun! great restaurants! On the
weekends, stop by the Findlay
Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) Market for a farmer's market!
Cincinnati Reds (MLB)
FC Cincinnati (MLS)
Cincinnati Cyclones
(ECHL)

Take an afternoon to explore

Jungle Jim's! It's an Check out
international grocery store Cincinnati's art
with interactive displays and museums
lot's to see and do.
downtown or take
a walk at one of
Cincinnati's many
parks!

The Cincinnati Zoo and

Botanical Gardens is one of
the top rated zoos in the
country. Stop by and see
Fiona the hippo!
Fun Fact: You can see the
elephant enclosure from the
Baldwin stairwell and high
up in Scioto/Morgans!
No car? No problem!
The UC Shuttle runs routes
to OTR and the zoo! Check
the UC Mobile app for
routes and information!
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 Campus Tricks

Our Favorite Study Spots

1. Katz Attic in Linder Hall 7. Biochem Library in Rieveschl

2. CEAS Library Silent Reading Room 8. Langsam Library
3. Outside Tables in Mew Gardens 9. 4th and 8th Floor of the Mantei Center
4. Steger Student Life Center 10. Rhodes 800
5. Lounges in Residence Halls 11. TUC
6. Nippert Stadium 12. Any open classroom

Using Your Free Prints

CEAS Students have 600 free black and white prints and 300 free colored prints
a semester!

Black and white prints can be printed in any of the CEAS computer labs. A list of
computer labs and their hours can be found here. If it's your first time printing,
go during the consultant hours and a lab assistant will be more than happy to
help you!

Students can request colored prints in the Mantei Center, room 636. Make sure
to bring your file on a flash drive to give to the desk assistant!

25Live Study Room Reservations

As a UC student, you can reserve study rooms for you or
a group! This is great when you need a private room to
do homework or work on a group project. Click here to
make a room reservation. We recommend the study
rooms in any of the engineering buildings or in Linder
Hall!
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Favorite Things To Do On Campus

1. Free giveaways from PAC
PAC stands for Programs & Activities Council and is always giving away fun
things and hosting free events. Keep an eye out for PAC tables around
campus for free stress relief kits, build-a-bears, pumpkin painting, and
more! Follow PAC on Instagram for weekly updates on upcoming events!
2. CEAS Tribunal food trucks
CEAS Tribunal often hosts food trucks on campus where students can get
free food. Past trucks have included ice cream, waffles, and tacos! Follow
CEAS Tribunal to find out about upcoming food trucks!
3. Campus Rec Center
The campus rec is a lot more than just a gym. Go with your friends and
visit the basketball courts, leisure pool, lap pool, lazy river, and rock
climbing wall. They also do free workout classes!
4. Nippert Stadium
Something that makes UC unique is having our football stadium in the
middle of campus and open for student use. Play spikeball on the turf in
the evenings or eat lunch/study on the bleachers during the day!
5. "Secret" Spots
Visit the echo circle by Braunstein Hall, read at the benches by Teacher-
Dyer Complex, or sit outside at the rooftop gardens and greenhouse on
top of Rieveschl! You can also play volleyball on the court by Dabney Hall
and Hammock in Sigma Sigma commons.

Scan for PAC Instagram Scan for CEAS Tribunal Instagram

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 All Things UC SWE

When it comes to college advice, you've probably

heard the same thing many times... get involved!
Getting involved with campus organizations is truly
one of the best ways to meet other students and
grow your network. We recommend at least one
club to help you grow professionally, and one club
that sounds fun!

We might be bias, but SWE is the best of both

worlds! We present professional development
topics at meetings and host fun events to
interact with other members.

The Society of Women Engineers is an organization that aims to

promote, support, and encourage women in engineering and
technology fields. We offer professional development, mentoring,
social activities, and volunteer opportunities to help you succeed in
every aspect of your undergrad career!
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 All Things UC SWE Cont.

We asked our current members "Why

SWE?" to explain exactly why should you
join our organization!

I joined SWE because I wanted to be part of

something great. As women in a male dominated I joined swe to start building a network of strong
field, we need to work together to make
women in engineering and of course to meet
engineering a safe space for everybody. I believe
new people and make new friends. Especially
SWE is and will be pushing me to aspire, achieve,
and advance! It's also great to know that you have a ones that can relate to some of the difficulties of
support group of great women to go to if you need being a women in a male dominated field.
advice or help.

I joined SWE to gain leadership experience,

professional skills, and make friends with other
women in engineering. I love being able to spend
time with my SWE friends and some have even
become my best friends! It is such an amazing
community of strong, driven women that I am honor
to be apart of.
I joined to find a community and have an
extracurricular, I stayed because of the
people and all the opportunities SWE offers.
Everyone in SWE is so supportive and its
nice to have a group of people to rely on

I joined SWE to surround myself with

I joined SWE to meet more women in engineering
because I didn’t previously know many. I stayed like-minded women and grow my
because I love the network of amazing women I have network! I have stayed in SWE because
found through the organization. I’ve gotten a lot of of all of the professional development
great opportunities through SWE, and made lots of
opportunities and all of the great people
great friends and memories.
I have met along the way

I joined SWE because I was definitely passionate
about engineering and wanted to be a part of an
organization with women with similar interests
and goals. I continue to stay because of all the
great opportunities swe offers and of course all the
great people:)
I joined UC SWE to find a community of
women like me, and I stay involved to
get to meet amazing people and give
back to the next generation of students
coming in after us.

I joined to find likeminded people that could
relate to me being a woman in STEM and I
stayed because that’s exactly what I found!
Some of my best friends in engineering I
found through SWE and its great to have a
few familiar faces in class and on campus.
It is a community that made me feel
welcomed when I first got to campus.
SWE has continued to be inclusive and
provide a lot of career and academic
advice.

I joined SWE to meet women like me pursuing I joined SWE to meet new people and
engineering and discuss experiences we face as
I have made a lot of friends since that I
we pursue our stem fields. I continue to stay I
love the swe community and all the fun, helpful enjoy attending SWE events and
opportunities swe has to offer. spending time with!
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History of UC SWE

The Society of Women of Engineers (SWE) was founded in 1950 as a service organization
to empower women to succeed in the engineering industry. The not-for-profit's first
president was Dr. Beatrice Hicks. Since its founding, the organization has grown to
support over 40,000 members at collegiate and professional levels

Cheryll A. Dunn founded the University of Cincinnati chapter of SWE in 1976. Dunn earned
bachelor's degrees in Chemical Technology and Vocational Education. She continued her
education at UC receiving a Master of Education and a Doctorate. While a student, she dedicated
time towards developing a community for future female engineers. Since the establishment of
SWE at the University of Cincinnati, the organization has grown into a community that supports
personal and professional growth for women entering a STEM career.

The University of Cincinnati currently offers a wide range of majors within the College of
Engineering and Applied Science. SWE has always welcomed and worked with women in all the
offered majors!

UC SWE belongs to region G053 and is 1 out of 300 collegiate chapters. For
decades, UC SWE has participated in National and Regional conferences. SWE
encourages participation in conferences and various other networking events. UC
SWE continues to promote "advancement of women in engineering academically,
professionally and socially while encouraging the development of leadership
characteristics.”
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Take a look at our fun activities hosted annually!

WiE Welcome Event

UC SWE and the department of Women In
Engineering (WiE) host a welcome event the
first week of classes to meet other female
engineering students and female based
organizations. The event is complete with
raffles, games, and an ice cream truck!

SWE Week
Each year, our recruitment chair
hosts SWE week, a week long event
to promote our organization to UC
students. There are different crafty
activities each night and is a great
way to meet newer SWE members!

Special Events
Our special events chairs work hard to
plan fun, festive events throughout the
year. Previous events include
HalloSWEen, Galentine's Day, Movie
Nights, and scavenger hunts!

Bake Sales E-Week/CharitE Week Teams

Our fundraising team holds a bake
sale each semester. Get involved by
volunteering to bake something, or
stop by the table near Baldwin to
pick up a yummy treat!
CEAS hosts E-Week every spring and CharitE-Week
every fall. This is a week long friendly competition,
with the money raised going to a charity. Past events
have been Singo! at Hopscotch, Euchre Night at
Mio's, Spooky Science Experiments, and more. SWE
usually makes a team to compete, as well as hosts
an event.
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More Fun SWE Events!

Conferences
SWE hosts two conferences each year, a societal conference in the fall (one large
conference for SWE sections across the country) and local conferences in the
spring (a few smaller conferences spread out across the country).

UC SWE attends both conferences annually and aims to take as many members as
possible, fully funded! These conferences are filled with incredible keynote
speakers, professional development sessions, and a lot of fun exploring new cities!

This fall UC SWE will be attending WE22 in Houston, TX and in the spring we will
attend WELocal in Detroit, MI! In the next few years, SWE conferences will be held in
Los Angeles, Chicago, and New Orleans. If this sounds like something you are
interested in, make sure to stay up to date with UC SWE emails!

Evening With Industry

One of our largest events each semester is Evening With
Industry (EWI). This event is put on the week of the technical
career fair and gives you the chance to talk to company
representatives outside of the career fair.

At EWI, attendees are served dinner and given the opportunity to ask questions to
employers, whether it's advice for the career fair or interest in their company. EWI is a great
way for students to network and learn about companies they may co-op for. Some girls
have even been offered interviews from seeing employers and both EWI and the career fair!

In past semesters, we have had company representatives from GE Aviation, Marathon

Petroleum, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Dow Chemicals, Procter and Gamble, Turner
Construction, and more!
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Upcoming Events and Getting Involved!

Scan the QR code to be added to the UC

SWE Listerv and receive emails about
meetings, events, and job opportunities!

Join us at SWE Week, August 29-September 1!

Fall Meeting Topics and Dates:

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UC SWE Resources

Our section has a lot of great

resources to help you succeed! Follow us on
Follow us on our social medias for Instagram!
future events and information.

Check out Campus Link for

information on upcoming
meetings and head to our
website for information on
memberships, awards, past
events, and more!

If you are interested in getting

involved with our exec team,
we have an intern program
where freshmen can be an
intern for most of our officer
positions!

We also have a
mentor/mentee program
where underclassmen are
paired with an older
members to mentor you
through your first few
years!
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