Many students never have to ask. They picked up the rules at home, at the kitchen table, from parents who studied at university themselves. First-generation students don’t have that advantage. They have to figure it out on their own. That’s exactly where you, as a teacher, can make a difference. Read more.
Studying as a first-generation student: what can teachers do?
27 January 2026
“Is it okay to ask a question after class?” And: “How informal can an email be?”