How Culturally Relevant Curriculum Serves to Improve Mental Health for Latina College Students
by Giselle Castaneda and Dr. Benjamin M. Drury
In a nation founded on the promises of opportunity and prosperity, the urgent need to address the challenges faced by Latina/o college students is both a moral imperative and an intellectual necessity that has been sidelined for far too long.
As our society experiences a transformative demographic shift, Latina/os, irrespective of their citizenship status, are increasingly entering the esteemed corridors of higher education. In practice, however, their path to knowledge is fraught with obstacles and barriers that overshadow their educational journey.
It is an undeniable reality that millions of Latina/o college students step through the doors of academia annually, carrying with them dreams and ambitions intricately woven into the fabric of their beings.
Most are sold a vision of success that is often colonized, reflecting the ideals of a nation built on immigrant dreams.
The narrative tells them that success in the United States necessitates a college degree, a career, and financial stability. Yet, these aspirations, woven with threads of hope, are intertwined…
