Ten Hispanic university students enrolled in higher education courses were interviewed and considered successful despite the lack of support they received in learning English during their primary and secondary education. Analysis of the questionnaires and personal interviews reveal four major types of mentors who supported and motivated them to succeed throughout their post—high school education: family mentor, advisor mentor, self-mentor, and peer mentor.
Se entrevistaron diez estudiantes universitarios hispanos exitosos que tomaban clases de educación superior y que durante su educación primaria y secundaria no habían recibido apoyo para aprender inglés. El análisis de cuestionarios y entrevistas personales revelan cuatro tipos de tutoría que los apoyaron y motivaron a tener éxito a través de su educación universitaria: tutor familiar, tutor consejero, tutor propio, y tutor compañero.
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