ENTERING THE IVORY TOWER:
The Life Histories and Experiences of First Generation College Students at Santa Clara University
"June 29th of 2001 was the 12th year that my parents and I have been in the United States of America. About 13 years ago, my parents and I finally escaped out of Vietnam after more than 40 tries... in a 20-foot fishing boat along with another 105 passengers...At Santa Clara I enjoy the rigorous curriculum...personal academic environment...small classes, approachable professors, and how friendly people are." -Excerpt from "Escaping My Country" by Nhu-Y Le. Click here for more.