The Experiences of Undocumented Latina/o Youth in Their Transition to College

• In Event: 69.057 - Roundtable Session 32
  In Roundtable Session: 69.057-12 - Undocumented and First-Generation Youth Experiences

Abstract

The educational experiences and higher education outcomes for the undocumented community have been largely shaped by constantly changing laws and policies that differ from state to state. This scholarship contributes to understanding the educational experiences of undocumented students by exploring the experiences of undocumented Latina/o youth in their first year in college to gain insight into their experiences during a critical transition in their educational and life trajectories. This work centered the experiences of youth within a policy context of contradictions that provides opportunities, but continues to impose restrictions and control on the life and educational aspirations of the undocumented community.

Author

• Brianna R Ramirez, University of California - San Diego