Aspirational and Resistance Capitals of Latiné College Students Attending a Predominantly White Institution (PWI)

This qualitative study used Community Cultural Wealth to explore how Latiné college students at a Predominantly White Institution navigate their education, while using aspirational and resistance capitals. Data were collected through semi-structed interviews and emotion mapping techniques. Findings revealed students’ aspirations to succeed were grounded in family members’ encouragement. Furthermore, students resisted the limiting norms placed on them because of their Latiné identities and found ways to empower themselves and each other. The findings call for higher education institutions to ensure access to programming and resources to support and nurture Latiné students.