Abstract

Little research exists regarding the demographic of first generation undergraduate college students who are children of immigrants. A first-generation undergraduate student is someone whose parents have not attained a four-year college or university degree. The outlook of second-generation immigrants on education and the world as a whole may be very different from those of their parents, which is why I took a particular interest in learning from individuals of this demographic. The goal of this study is to gain a well-rounded understanding of the experiences of first-generation undergraduate students who are second-generation immigrants regarding their identity, views on American privilege, and sense of belonging in the United States and at the University of Arizona. This study defines “first-generation” as undergraduate students who are the first in their immediate family to attend any form of college in the United States. The result of this study intends to inform the student body and faculty at the University of Arizona about first-generation college students’ sense of belonging and views on American identity. The responses from this study will benefit the University of Arizona community and help improve the University’s outreach and support to students of this demographic.

How to Cite:

Horovitz, S., (2024) “Examining the Outlook of First-Generation Students at the University of Arizona - Second-Generation Immigrants' Views on American Identity, Privilege, and Belonging”, Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 10(1), 12-18.