According to Megan Rooney's article in the Chronicle of Higher Education, "Latino-Americans' interest in pursuing education after high school does not translate into success in achieving college degrees" (para 8).
The following is a list of issues that negatively impact retention. The highlighted points are challenges specific to Chris.
community college attendance resulting in no degree completion
for profit school attendance resulting in massive loans and nontransferable credits
enlisting in the military
Financial strains including low-income household and supporting family
Taking care of family members
Academic struggles and coming into college unprepared
Unclear understanding of what college entails
Lack of mentor
Unable to form connections
Lack of campus involvement
Going to school part time
Non-traditional aged student
Too many other commitments
Language barriers
Latino's are the leading minority group when it comes to college aspirations and attendance, but fall behind significantly when it comes to graduation completion.
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