Recent Research Indicates That First Generation College Students

question 10

Multiple Choice

Recent research indicates that first generation college students

• A)are as well adjusted as other students.
• B)have more emotional issues.
• C)are particularly susceptible to difficulties during their first year of college.
• D)do not do as well academically as other students.

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