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Episode 41 – Sense of Belonging: Acceptance, Inclusion, & Identity
First Generation - One of Many
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When talking with students about their college experience and identity development, one common sentiment stands out. A majority of students are looking for a sense of belonging. Some consider developing a sense of belonging is just what we do as people. While others take it further and consider developing a sense of belonging crucial and imperative to our survival. Students come to higher education belonging to various groups. However, many of the people, places, or traditions they connect with for belonging do not come with them. Therefore, one role of campuses across the country is to help provide venues and/or entry points for students to enhance their experience and belonging as a college student. Tune in to this episode for a discussion about sense of belonging.
Alaina graduated from CSU Chico in 2019 with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and in 2021 with her Master’s degree in Psychological Science. Her master’s thesis centered on predicting resilience in first-generation college students during the Covid-19 pandemic. As a first-generation college student herself, she is passionate about helping underrepresented students navigate higher education, as well as helping them realize their full potential. She is currently continuing to pursue her passion promoting student success through research as a lecturer for the UNIV 101 course at Chico State.
Nate is the Coordinator of Undergraduate Research and Assessment. He is a first-generation student who started his research in sustainability and has found a love for working with students to help learn to love to learn again and to be successful in college. He teaches courses where students conduct research on student success, belonging, and equity.
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