“In search of belonging: first generation, low-income students navigating financial, bureaucratic, and academic experiences at Vassar.”

A qualitative report on the experiences of first-generation, low income students at Vassar College.

Prepared by the Transitions Research Team:

Tamar Ballard ‘19, Urban Studies

Kayla Gonzalez ‘20, English

Alan Gutierrez ‘18, Biochemistry & Russian Studies

Juanita Herrera ‘18, Educational Studies

Lisset Magdaleno ‘19, Sociology

Victoria Majarali ‘18, Sociology

Jasmine Martinez ‘18, Urban Studies

Henry Molina ‘19, Cognitive Science

Akili Walker ‘19, Biology

Eréndira Rueda, Associate Professor of Sociology