Abstract
As the population of immigrants in the United States, both legal and undocumented, increases dramatically every year, the number of first generation immigrant students pursuing a postsecondary education continues to rise. This paper seeks to address the needs of first generation immigrants on college campuses, focusing on their needs outside the traditional classroom. The HOME program is a suggested approach for helping immigrant students’ navigate the college terrain, utilizing peer mentor relationships, support groups, and an outdoor retreat component. Higher education institutions must create an inclusive environment where every student feels valued in both their academic and social environments.
Recommended Citation
Hildesheim, Lauren
(2011)
"Community called HOME: Developing a Successful Transition Experience for First Generation Immigrant College Students,"
MAGIS: Vol. 5:
Iss.
1, Article 8.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.seattleu.edu/magis/vol5/iss1/8