African-American Students

Many African-American students who attend college are usually the first in their families. There is a sense of pride within the family having one of their members attending college. The family members usually make every possible attempt to make sure they support the African-American student, make sure they are well-off and comfortable. This usually re-affirms and strengthens that bond with the in-group while creating a sense of responsibility and role for the African-American student. They have a responsibility to their family and relatives to complete their studies and receive a college degree something that hasn't been achieved in the family. They become the role models of their family members in this road to achieve academic success. But in some situations they come up short.

The lack of academic success or under achievement is high in African-American students. There are many reasons for this lack of or under achievement by African-American students. One continuous and obvious argument is that oppression of African-American students is the result of poor academic achievements. In the past, Africa-American do not share many educational opportunities and don't experience the same academic success as their White counterparts in these predominantly white colleges. With the many programs and factors in effect supposed to bridge the academic achievement gap, African-American academic success has steadily grown to some of its highest numbers approaching their white counterparts' academic success. The success of the African-American student to their family member is measured on the highest level due to many hurdles, and hardship endured. You will find that African-American students confide in each other as they goes through difficult process to better themselves, families, and communities. They then to depend on each other with enormous family support.

The collectivist culture promotes interdependence. We as a nation are aware of the increasing enrollment of African-Americans in higher education. Many students attain college degrees for various reasons but one most important and identical to African-American students is for economic gains. But this is not just for themselves but for his or her family members. The group celebrates this academic achievement with high levels of pride. The African-American student graduate is usually obligated at this point to be the leader, support, and supply structure of his or her family members. The African-American student belief or higher education is to better serve his family members.

It is important to understand that collectivism is a foundational characteristic of African American college student identity and academic achievement. In this collective culture, we as the individuals have no rights, our life and work belongs to the group. It is for group's welfare that sacrificing us at with our own conceit to the groups' interest. With the

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