Abstract
At a young age, many of us had already heard the question, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Yet, many of us, especially those who are first gen, lowsSocioeconomic backgrounds, and oftentimes from minoritized populations, are unsure how the process of graduate education works and how to get to a place where we can continue to work towards a terminal degree. I break down how networking and social/cultural capital play a role in influencing how at a young age individuals may be able to use these skills “to get to the finish the line” in their educational attainment while building a community and finding a sense of belonging. Understanding how to navigate spaces in which oftentimes have not been accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds can be daunting and overwhelming. Learning how to establish spaces and find mentors as well as understanding processes in which we are unfamiliar with in hopes to further, the diversification of programs, belonging for students, and further our understanding of community building and relationships.
Presenters
Beatriz I Valencia HernandezGraduate Pathway Specialist, Graduate School, Idaho State University Graduate School, Idaho, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
SENSE OF BELONGING, COMMUNITY BUILDING, ACCESSIBILITY
