Rural Students’ Experiences at Selective Four-Year Colleges: Pathways to Persistence and Success
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the lived experiences of rural students at two selective four-year colleges. Using the framework of cultural, social, and academic capital, I explored aspects of 17 rural college students’ experiences that show how they are able to attain...
Main Author: | Sikes, Amy |
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Format: | Others |
Language: | English |
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W&M ScholarWorks
2018
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Online Access: | https://scholarworks.wm.edu/etd/1530192623 https://scholarworks.wm.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1304&context=etd |
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