Blueprint for college success: Key life experiences contributing to Hmong university students' matriculation and graduation from college
Author(s):
Lor, Pao
Format:
Thesis
Degree granted:
Ph.D.
Publisher:
Ann Arbor : The University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2001.
Pages:
105
Language:
English
Abstract:
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore, identify and describe key life experiences that contribute to Hmong university students' matriculation and graduation from college. In conducting the research and constructing a theory about Hmong university student's matriculation and graduation from college, the researcher examined key life experiences of 18 Hmong university graduates. Based on the evidence from the in-depth interviews, participants identified five clusters of key life experiences that contributed to their matriculation and graduation from college. The clusters included: (1) experienced supportive family environment; (2) experienced social and academic support in a formal education environment; (3) experienced life lessons: embracing hardships and challenges; (4) experienced a vision and drive for success that included a college education; (5) experienced financial support.