When the lion learns to write: a counterstory about a doctoral student’s qualitative research project

This essay utilizes critical race theory composite counterstorytelling to tell a story about Alberto, first-generation Xicano doctoral student who is presenting his dissertation research proposal qualitative class. Through Alberto’s character, I discuss my complicated process of designing and conducting study. Specifically, reflect on why decided study the experiences Mexican, Mexican American, Xicanx students in higher education, used theory, Latinx/a/o spatial analysis as theoretical frameworks, utilized collaborative ethnography approach, chose method distribute findings.