This qualitative study examines the perceptions of students enrolled in a campus-based
program designed to promote academic success and retention of first generation college …

Despite growing concern about mental health problems in university students and
increasing recognition that first‐generation university students (FGS) may face additional …

School transitions are important events in children's life, with possible major implications
upon their development. The transitions to secondary, or junior-high school, are of special …

Universities nationwide have sought ways to support the retention of students on their
campuses, particularly first-generation students. One such method is through summer bridge …

Earning a college degree is one of the most socially and economically beneficial
accomplishments individuals can achieve in the United States. The benefits of a college …

Utilizing interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA), this study describes how the
phenomenon of hope is experienced by six first-generation college students at South Texas …

The transition from high school to college is usually associated with transition out of the
family, frequently for the first time in the child's life. Hence, it is a significant event for both the …

A phenomenological qualitative research study was conducted to answer the research
question: How do first-generation college students experience ambiguous loss towards their …

College integration, specifically the first year of college for diverse first-generation college
students (FGCS), has been a topic of research in the field of postsecondary education for the …

The purpose of this mixed-methods program evaluation was to assess how first-generation
students related their participation in the Success Program at LU with their sense of …