Cost was not the only reason why Evelyn Escobedo didn’t want to leave home when she went to college.
“Staying close to home was my sense of security and not losing myself,” she said. “And having a safe haven to always come back to.”
Escobedo is one of many Latinas not leaving the nest for college. Though they are attending 2- and 4-year colleges in greater numbers than their male counterparts, many wind up choosing schools near their parents. While finances are a commonly documented factor in that decision, some research and anecdotal evidence has indicated there is an underlying issue: family responsibility.
And while that may sound negative, some research has shown that the opposite is true. Families reveal an important source of support. READ MORE
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