Natives Experience Culture Shock at Mainstream Colleges

Jan 3, 2011 | Archives, Blog

Many Native students report experiencing culture shock at mainstream colleges and universities. Several institutions offer support to help guide them through the college experience, such as the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay. Check out the video here. http://blog.uwgb.edu/inside/index.php/featured/leading-learning/12/30/native-american-experience-at-uw-green-bay/

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