Listen, Here's What We Need: Supporting First-Generation Latina Nontraditional Student-Mothers in Community Colleges

The purpose of this research was to explore the educational experiences of first-generation Latina nontraditional student-mothers enrolled at a California community college and identify the ways in which ganas and mindsets influenced their success. This manuscript discusses the perceptions held by these particular student-mothers regarding their educational experiences. While the study's data illuminated student successes, this manuscript places its focus on the needs of these specific students. Participants identified a need for college pre-knowledge, support groups, and daycare opportunities. These findings provide community colleges with insights to better support their student-mother populations and are a stepping stone towards equitable opportunities for the educational success of this particular student population.

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