This study centred on the experiences of successful university students who were black and from low socioeconomic origins during their time at university. This study highlighted the challenges faced by successful black students from poor backgrounds. The findings of the study revealed that, in addition to academic issues, students from working-class backgrounds frequently faced financial, language, racial, and class barriers, all of which had a substantial
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impact on their academic success. This shows that academic performance was not the only element influencing university success; a variety of systemic factors also had a role. The findings of this study point to the fact that the students who participated in this study used their agency to overcome obstacles and attain academic success.
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