| Summary: | In the current higher education environment, understanding how students succeed despite life challenges is imperative for higher education leaders. This research study explores the experience of five students who have successfully completed developmental education courses and have transitioned to be successful in their program of study at a private, non-profit institution. The researcher utilized the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) research method. There have been few efforts to evidence the stories of successful students who have completed developmental education coursework. This qualitative study involved semi-structured interviews. The findings of this study included six superordinate themes that the students contributed to their success: flexibility and life balance, family support, motivation for a better life, grit, ability to navigate resources, and confidence.--Author's abstract
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