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Vassar Scholarship, the institutional repository formerly known as Digital Window, reflects the research and scholarly output of the Vassar College community.  It provides access to a variety of collections, including senior theses and projects across a wide range of disciplines.

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In search of belonging: first generation, low-income students navigating financial, bureaucratic, and academic experiences at Vassar

Publication Date
2017-September-01
Document Type
report
Authors
Rueda, Eréndira
Ballard, Tamar
Magdaleno, Lisset
Majarali, Victoria
Gonzalez, Kayla
Gutierrez, Alan
Juanita Herrera
Jasmine Martinez
Molina, Henry
Walker, Akili
Department or Program
Sociology Department
Document Type
Report
Abstract

A qualitative report on the experiences of first-generation, low income students at Vassar College. This report is the culmination of the Transitions Research Project.

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Shifting Gears: Approaches to Bicycle Activism in New York City

Publication Date
2014-January-01
Document Type
Senior Capstone Projects
Authors
Isabel Deixel
Department or Program
Urban Studies Program
Document Type
Senior Capstone Project
Abstract

This thesis aims to identify the different mechanisms at play within varying types of bicycle activism in New York City. Through an examination of three case studies – a grassroots group, a non-profit organization, and an institutional program – I...

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The Relationship between Increased Stability and Coverage from Public Health Insurance and Opioid Miuse among Parenting Women: Study from The Affordable Care Act

Publication Date
2022-May-02
Authors
Bui, Ha
Department or Program
Economics Department
Document Type
Senior Capstone Project
Access Level
Open
Abstract

In this paper, I examine the impact that increased public insurance continuation for new mothers may
have on use among parenting women expecting extended coverage. This study compares the changes in
opioid and substance misuse between income groups with and...

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