This study examined the experiences of 17 Latina/o students who participated in a university mentoring program that included academic and cultural resources, involvement, and leadership opportunities. The goal was to understand their lived experiences and their own perceptions of their academic success and persistence. An interpretive phenomenological analysis was used with one-on-one interviews, revealing the following emergent themes: (a) common experiences providing benefits of mentoring, (b) common challenges, and (c) lessons learned.
ResumenEste estudio examino las experiencias de 17 estudiantes latina/os que participaron en un programa universitario de mentoría, el cual incluyo recursos académicos y culturales, así como oportunidades de liderazgo e involucramiento. La meta fue la de entender sus experiencias vividas y percepciones propias de éxito y persistencia académicos. Se usó un análisis fenomenológico interpretativo con entrevistas individuales, revelando los siguientes temas: (1) experiencias comunes que proveyeron beneficios de mentoría (2) retos comunes, y (3) lecciones aprendidas.
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