Unlike many students who seek immediate independence when attending college, Latinx students come from a collective culture, which often times is not supportive of them going away. This factor, among many others, may make it harder for Latinx students to further their education. In this presentation, we will talk about what it represents for Latinx students to attend college and the barriers students face at a PWI. As the fastest growing minority population in Pennsylvania attending college, it’s important that we learn about this population and its significance in higher education.

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