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Immigrant Community College Students Struggle to Find Support During COVID

By Ata Younan — 2021

City Colleges of Chicago immigrant students balance extra work hours, technology issues and limited English proficiency with remote learning.

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Study Hard, Play Hard: Have Fun in College Without Your Grades Suffering

First-year students struggle to find time to enjoy all college has to offer while also keeping their studies in check. Here’s how to make it work.

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Amy DiLuna
2015
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1 in 5 College Students Have Anxiety or Depression. Here’s Why

Students and parents need to know from the very beginning of the college experience that the physical and mental well-being of students matters.

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David Rosenberg
2018
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The Challenge of First Generation College Students

Despite high satisfaction, first-generation students face multiple problems.

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Eugene Beresin, Khadijah Booth Watkins
2021
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As Students Struggle with Stress and Depression, Colleges Act as Counselors

Dr. Rita DeBate, associate vice president for health and wellness at the University of South Florida, said some students just needed coping skills.

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Brad Wolverton
2019
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5 Big Challenges for First Generation College Students

Four times as many first-generation college students will drop out of college compared to their peers with at least one parent who pursued higher education.

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Sharon Greenthal
2022
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Protecting Your Mental Health and Well-Being While Speaking Out

Ongoing concern about your cause and your community, discrimination because of your gender, race, age or one of your other identities, challenges balancing your advocacy with your academic and personal commitments and many other aspects of speaking out can take a toll on your mental health and...

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Tess Thomas
2022
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LGBTQ Students on Campus: Issues and Opportunities for Higher Education Leaders

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students are more visible than ever on U.S. college campuses.

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Kristen Renn
2017
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Three Mindset Shifts that Can Help Students Succeed

Students constantly face obstacles and transitions—and their mindset influences how they respond to them.

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Larry Happel, Chris Hulleman
2019
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Immigration and Assimilation