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Enhancing African Student Well-Being And Success, Jeff Gillingham, Heather Edelblute, Zeinab Baba
Enhancing African Student Well-Being And Success, Jeff Gillingham, Heather Edelblute, Zeinab Baba
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Purpose: African Immigrant students contribute to the diversity of West Chester University (WCU); however, little is known about how to promote their well-being, retention, and success. This is due to African immigrants often being grouped with African American students in academic research, masking any differences between these two groups. Immigrant students may face unique challenges and stressors associated with adapting to life in the US which can affect their health and academic success. For this reason, we assess sources of stress and social support needs for African immigrant students at WCU.
Methods: This study uses a qualitative design that relies …