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Invisible Scholars: Racialized Students from Immigrant Backgrounds in Honors Programs

Kujjo, Keji C
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1496335915827638

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2017, Master of Arts (MA), Bowling Green State University, Cross-Cultural, International Education.
ABSTRACT Dr. Christopher Frey, Advisor The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the diverse academic and social experiences of first-generation college students of color from immigrant backgrounds in honors programs. Data from for this research were collected from semi-structured, one-on-one interview sessions with interested students. The findings and implications can educate institutions and offer valuable feedback for recruitment and retention. The recommendations could also be used to increase educational support for minority students in honors programs. This study thesis sought to address the following research questions and sub-questions: 1) What are the academic and social experiences of first-generation, immigrant and/or refugee students of color in honors colleges? a) How do they describe their experiences? b) How and why do they join an honors program? c) What precollege experiences are most influential in their preparation for the honors college and persistence? d) What challenges do they face in honors? How do they cope with these challenges? 2) How do these students develop a sense of belonging in the Honors College? a) What makes them fit into the honors program? b) Why do they stay in the Honors College? c) What issues of belonging do they experience in the honors college? How do they respond to these issues? Keywords: immigrants, minority students, Honors College, honors program, first-generation
Christopher Frey, PhD (Advisor)
Sherri Horner, PhD (Committee Member)
Mary Krueger, PhD (Committee Member)
162 p.
Higher Education
immigrants; minority students; Honors College; honors programs; first-generation

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  • Kujjo, K. C. (2017). Invisible Scholars: Racialized Students from Immigrant Backgrounds in Honors Programs [Master's thesis, Bowling Green State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1496335915827638

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Kujjo, Keji. Invisible Scholars: Racialized Students from Immigrant Backgrounds in Honors Programs. 2017. Bowling Green State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1496335915827638.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Kujjo, Keji. "Invisible Scholars: Racialized Students from Immigrant Backgrounds in Honors Programs." Master's thesis, Bowling Green State University, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1496335915827638

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