Abstract
After Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA, 2012) was rescinded
by the Trump Administration in 2017, many students were left in “limbo
legality” (Gonzalez 2012) This study addresses the question, “What are the
experiences of undocumented students regarding their academic motivation
toward graduation now that DACA has been rescinded at San Jos. State
University (SJSU)?” Grounded in a Chicana Feminist Epistemology
approach, the methodology of testimonio is used to capture the experiences
of the author alongside an undocumented graduate student. Findings
suggest that college campuses should incorporate faculty knowledgeable in
policies that affect undocumented students, Undocumented Ally trainings
in college campuses, and campus support groups specifically for
undocumented students.
Recommended Citation
Rangel, Isabel
(2025)
"Testimonios: The Experiences of an Undocumented Student in California Post-DACA Rescindment,"
McNair Research Journal SJSU: Vol. 21
, Article 9.
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/mcnair/vol21/iss1/9