Peer mentoring to support first-generation low-income college students

Transitioning from high school to college can be a formidable challenge, especially for students who are the first in their family to attend college (first-generation) and/or are from low-income backgrounds. The authors’ qualitative investigation of a college mentoring program illuminates the potent...

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Published inPhi Delta Kappan Vol. 99; no. 7; pp. 47 - 51
Main Authors Plaskett, Sean, Bali, Diksha, Nakkula, Michael J., Harris, John
Format Journal Article Book Review
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA PDK International 01.04.2018
SAGE Publications
Phi Delta Kappa
Subjects
Change Strategies
College Preparation
College Readiness
College Students
Developmental Studies Programs
First Generation College Students
First generation students
Low income groups
Low Income Students
Mentoring programs
Mentors
Peer Counseling
Peer Groups
R&D
School Orientation
Transitional Programs
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Summary:Transitioning from high school to college can be a formidable challenge, especially for students who are the first in their family to attend college (first-generation) and/or are from low-income backgrounds. The authors’ qualitative investigation of a college mentoring program illuminates the potential value of relatable peer mentors in helping these students get off to a good start.
ISSN:0031-7217
1940-6487
DOI:10.1177/0031721718767861