Scholar Survey Reports: In Their Own Words
In Their Own Words: “I Am Manifesting the DACAmented Dream”
This second annual Alumni Survey Report, published in partnership with Golden Door Scholars speaks to the experiences of 1,400+ undocumented college graduates representing 140 colleges and universities in 28 states and Washington D.C. The report calls attention to the impact of a college degree and work authorization on the social mobility of undocumented individuals, and their contributions to their communities and the American workforce. The data demonstrates the importance of Congress delivering bipartisan legislation providing pathways to citizenship for Dreamers.
In Their Own Words: Life After College
December 2021
This report is the first of its kind to share data on almost 1,000 undocumented college graduates and provides evidence of the impact of a college degree for TheDream.US Alumni. It also sheds light on the urgent need for federal and state laws ensuring equitable access to citizenship, graduate school, and professional licensure to further the socioeconomic mobility of a large group of talented individuals and their communities, as well as the nation’s recovery from an ongoing pandemic.
In Their Own Words: Annual Survey Highlighting Impact of COVID-19 on Scholars’ Academic Journey and Person Well-Being
2019-2020
In May through mid-June, 2020, TheDream.US administered its second Annual Scholar Survey to better understand our Scholars’ college experiences and the contexts in which they are navigating their college and career journeys. The results provide a unique picture of the impact of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and continuing uncertainty of DACA on our Scholars’ academic journey and personal well-being.
In Their Own Words: The Impact of COVID-19 on Dreamers
March 2020
To understand the current needs of our Scholars during the Covid-19 crisis TheDream.US surveyed our 3,700+ Scholars. Survey was launched on Monday, March 23rd and closed on Tuesday March 24th. 1679 Scholars completed the Survey; a 44.6% response rate.
In Their Own Words: Higher Education, DACA, and TPS
2018
In April of 2018, TheDream.US undertook a national, online survey of its Scholars, resulting in responses from over 1,400 Scholars. The survey results provide a unique picture of TheDream.US’ Scholars, including employment and educational gains. The survey responses also paint a portrait of the uncertainty and anxiety that Scholars face in a difficult immigration climate, particularly with the forthcoming end of DACA and TPS.