Tree of support

Microaggressions

Racism

Tokenism

Exclusion

Discrimination

Advocacy & Empowerment
Institutional Support
Mentorship

Scholarships & Financial Aid
Representation
Peer Networks
Mental Health

Personal Growth
Higher Education Journey

Cultural Foundations
Early Influences
Community Wisdom

Spirituality, Faith, Religion
Language & Identity

Self-Determination
Resilience
Cultural Pride

Stereotypes/Biases

Stereotypes/Biases

Underrepresentation

Microaggressions
Discrimination
Racism
Exclusion
Tokenism

Advocacy & Empowerment
Institutional Support
Mentorship
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Representation
Peer Networks
Mental Health

Personal Growth
Higher Education Journey
Self-Determination
Resilience Cultural Pride
Cultural Foundations Early Influences Community Wisdom
Spirituality, Faith, Religion
Language & Identity

Stereotypes/Biases
Cultural Dissonance
Underrepresentation