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Studying as a first-generation student: what can teachers do?

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27 January 2026
“Is it okay to ask a question after class?” And: “How informal can an email be?”

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

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