Mentoring
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Mentoring, by both peers and faculty, is crucial
Studies have demonstrated that peer mentoring within the community of underrepresented students has increased interest and retention rates within a range of academic fields. "Differences in ethnic cultural values and socialization; internalization of stereotypes; ethnic isolation and perceptions of racism; and inadequate program support (Halpin, Halpin, Good)" are all factors that contribute to the difficulties underrepresented students have in fields like engineering, science, mathematics, and economics. Peer mentors, through personal connections and one on one understanding, allow underrepresented students to feel comfortable in an otherwise uncomfortable academic environment.
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