Abstract
This research paper is designed to understand the challenges the undocumented students at the University of California Merced endured from their transition into a new country to entering their college journey. This paper draws from focus groups conducted with 35 undocumented students at UC Merced. Our research reveals several findings: 1) the students have some resources through the Undocumented Student Service Center yet; 2) they continue to face barriers; 3) undocumented students benefit from community on campus; and 4) undocumented students experience fear of deportation for themselves and their family members. Based on the focus groups, we recommend that a multicultural building with a safe zone for undocumented students be created.
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