Challenges of success and of taking diversity into account at the college level: Experiences of students of Haitian origin
This article presents the results of research that aimed to analyze the college experience of students of Haitian origin in Montreal. This included identifying the factors that influence their perseverance and academic success. Individual interviews were conducted with 34 students and 19 professionals from two CEGEPs. The results highlight that the family migration history, their living conditions, and the minority status of students of Haitian origin accentuate the known challenges of adapting to college. Participants reported several situations that call on colleges to take into account how they currently address ethnocultural diversity.