Bringing My Family to College: A Panel Discussion of Family Influences on College Adjustment
- Fei Yi (Iowa State University)
Abstract
The purpose of this interactive panel is to educate staff, counselors, and students on the possible experiences students have with their families during their undergraduate and graduate careers. In this way, they may gain a better understanding of how these family influences affect students’ academic performance, mental health, and social relations. The panel will consist of five graduate students representing Latina/o, Black, Asian, Asian American, and American Indian cultural backgrounds. They will share their unique experiences with family pressure for academic excellence, generational differences, the impact of culture on communication, and family support. The moderator will facilitate the panel with prepared questions, but time will also be allotted for questions from the audience.