An Autoethnographic Inquiry of the Experiences of Foreign-Born Women of Color in Higher Education

This study examined the experiences of three foreign-born women in navigating the complex academic structure of the counseling profession using collaborative autoethnography through a feminist lens. Analysis of journal narratives emerged with four major themes: (a) Layers of Systemic Barriers, Bias, and Injustice, (b) Internalized Oppression through Masking, (c) Political is Personal, and (d) Meaning Making. Recommendations include training, mentoring, and diversifying research interests for future researchers and educators.