## Abstract Through acts of hope, adults face four challenges of emotion in their pursuits of collegiate learning.
Adult students in higher education: A portrait of transitions
โ Scribed by Carlette Jackson Hardin
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2008
- Weight
- 79 KB
- Volume
- 2008
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0271-0560
- DOI
- 10.1002/he.325
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โฆ Synopsis
Abstract
Adult students, whether new or returning to higher education, experience a unique set of transition challenges. By understanding the characteristics and needs of this student cohort, colleges and universities are better able to facilitate adult student success.
๐ SIMILAR VOLUMES
Examples from the University of Connecticut demonstrate how outreach and services may require collaboration with campus and off-campus resources, particularly for students with disabilities transitioning from high school.
## Abstract Colleges and universities can increase their retention of international students by providing those students with help in adjusting to U.S. culture.