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A qualitative study of successful Hispanic transfer students at a community college

Creator:

Gutierrez, Roberto

Abstract:

The purpose of this qualitative study was to research the experience of six Hispanic students who were interviewed in depth regarding their persistence in school and success at a community college. The students reported on their educational experiences prior to college and how that related to attendance at the college;...

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Dissertation

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refers to people of Hispanic descent from the Latin American countries. The most used term, Hispanic
Adjustments and challenges experienced by adult Hispanic students in a public technical college

Creator:

Suchite, Jose M.

Abstract:

Little research has been done in the area of adult Hispanics' transition to college, a complex and challenging process which marks a critical period in their lives. Research suggests adaptation difficulty may cause them to drop out of school usually before completion of the first terms. There is a lack...

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Dissertation

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Hispanic students score lower on their standardized assessments in comparison to Euro- American students