University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Invisible Student: Undocumentation and Its Effects on UIUC Students

Perea, Laura P.; Shea, Christine; Fuentes, Berenice; Briese, Rachel

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Title
The Invisible Student: Undocumentation and Its Effects on UIUC Students
Author(s)
Perea, Laura P.; Shea, Christine; Fuentes, Berenice; Briese, Rachel
Issue Date
2008
Keyword(s)
  • Latino/a
  • Scholarships
  • Immigration
  • ANTH399 S08
Abstract
Our research so far has allowed us to explore some of the aspects of Latino/a student life on campus. Our main focus is to understand the differences between the experience of undocumented students (or students from undocumented families) and those of documented status. As part of our research, we have conducted interviews with three undergraduate students, a graduate student, and one administrator regarding the different experiences of students on campus. Although our research is not complete yet, we have found that the individuals we have interviewed share some ideas about the lack of resources for undocumented students and students coming from undocumented families. Our main argument with this research project is that students of undocumented status, as well as students from undocumented families, face many obstacles due to lack of resources when pursuing higher education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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