In search of self : a closer look at Mexican American heritage seeking students

<p>This qualitative study explores the complexities of a little studied international student population called heritage seekers. Focusing specifically on Mexican Americans studying abroad in Mexico, this investigation examined a group from California living in the central state of Queretaro. Information on their experience was collected via a questionnaire applied upon their arrival in Mexico and a two hour interview with each of the participants conducted midway through their study abroad. Their experiences were compiled into profiles and analyzed using theories from four different areas of intercultural study including acculturation, identity, Chicano studies, and friendship development. This investigation produced a series of demographic continua, a list of experiences students are likely to encounter, and suggestions for international educators for meeting the needs of this student population.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - Pacific Access Restricted

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Intercultural Relations

Year dc:date.available

2004

Author dc:creator

• Morones, Rachel Bright

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kent Warren

• Hispanic American students Ethnic identity
• Ethnic attitudes United States
• Arts and Humanities
• Social and Behavioral Sciences

Licence

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/588

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarlycommons.pacific.edu:uop_etds-1587