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Fairleigh Dickinson University: Gateway to Success for Hispanic College Students

Fairleigh Dickinson University empowers Hispanic and bilingual students through inclusive programs like Puerta Al Futuro, Latino Promise, HACER, and Avanza. These initiatives provide bilingual education, financial aid, mentorship, and career networks, fostering academic success, community growth, and equitable access to higher education

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Funding Your Latin American Study Abroad Journey

Exploring study abroad opportunities in Latin America offers U.S. students cultural connection, academic growth, and affordable education. Numerous scholarships—from government, private, and university programs—make these transformative experiences accessible, bridging understanding between nations and deepening awareness of shared Hispanic and Latino heritage.

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Hispanic Community March 2018

Invest in Yourself In the Summer of 2018 by <b> Gustavo A. Mellander </b>

Let’s consider the average Hispanic high school graduate. Many aren’t convinced they “are college material.” Many would be the first in their family to go to college.  It is normal to be apprehensive, hesitant.  What to do?  Help is available. Virtually every college offers summer programs dedicated to help prepare incoming students succeed in college.  Many have been at it for decades, and their programs have proven to be successful for thousands.

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Gustavo A. Mellander

Hispanic Community March 2018

Avoiding Academic Decay Through Well-Planned Summers by <b> Miquela Rivera </b>

The best summer vacations start in the winter – if you want a meaningful three-month break for Latino students once the school year ends.  Too many idle hours of summer vacation can result in academic decay – a loss of knowledge by students due to nonuse.  It’s intellectual atrophy – knowledge once acquired not actively used since becomes less meaningful or accessible. Too much unstructured time can also result in behavior problems like loss of motivation and self-control.  And for teens needing a summer job, winter is the time to start looking.

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Miquela Rivera

Administration March 2018

Hispanic-serving Institutions March 2018

According to the U.S. Department of Education, “a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) is defined as an institution of higher education that—(A) is an eligible institution; and (B) has an enrollment of undergraduate full-time equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application.” While this definition nicely sums up the requirements a school must meet to become an HSI, being an HSI and truly serving the Hispanic community goes beyond statistics. And so we here at Hispanic Outlook are running an ongoing article series highlighting those schools that have achieved HSI status and how they are truly Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

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