Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ460063
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0194-3081
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Reflections: Bridging Cultures.
Lara, Julia
New Directions for Community Colleges, n80 p65-70 Win 1992
Chronicles the confusion and anguish of being caught between traditional Dominican culture and that of modern U.S. society. Relates the author's experiences at a community college, problems in "fitting in," and issues of identity as an immigrant student. (DMM)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Black Students, College Attendance, Community Colleges, Cultural Isolation, Dominicans, Ethnic Bias, Family Characteristics, First Generation College Students, Personal Narratives, Student College Relationship, Two Year College Students, Two Year Colleges
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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