“Coming Home”: A Juxtaposition of Returning “Home” as a First-Generation Doctoral Student

What is it about?

Research is aiding administrators in understanding and debunking stigmas associated with the challenges faced by disadvantaged and underrepresented minoritized students throughout their postsecondary education. Miguel Baique, a Queens, New York native with multiple minoritized identities, including low-income background, Latino heritage, and being a first-generation doctoral student, shares his journey of overcoming challenges like imposter syndrome and lack of belonging to encourage perseverance among fellow first-generation students pursuing higher education.

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Photo by Vasily Koloda on Unsplash

Photo by Vasily Koloda on Unsplash

Why is it important?

The personal narrative of Miguel Baique underscores the importance of representation and resilience in higher education, particularly for first-generation students from underrepresented backgrounds, encouraging perseverance and achievement in the face of adversity. Overall, this summary sheds light on ongoing efforts to promote inclusivity and equity within postsecondary institutions.