CCAN's Classy Salon #2: First-Gen Student Experiences and Student Support
We are excited to invite you to the second edition of the Class-Conscious Academics Network's Classy Salon!
Classy talks: The event will focus on first-generation and working-class students' experiences of obstacles and support at university, through the lens of research and support initiatives by students.
Classless drinks: Afterwards, everyone is invited to stay and meet fellow first-gen and working-class students and academics over a drink (first drink offered by the EDI-Office)!
When: Thursday March 10, 16:00-18:00h.
Where: Caf茅 De Tussentijd (ground floor private room, Janskerkhof 24, Utrecht). You can also join live via Teams (links below).
| 16:00 - 16:15 | Welcome |
| 16:15 - 17:00 | Gina Meimann (alumnus BA 木瓜福利影视 College Utrecht) Jule Lux (MA student Social Anthropology, UU) Presentations on the findings of two theses on first-generation and working-class students in the Netherlands and Germany and their experiences of financial and cultural obstacles, discrimination, and growing self-confidence. Open Q&A, moderated by Jeroen Rijnders. |
| 17:00 - 17:15 | Break |
| 17:15 - 18:00 | Chawila Soebhag (, Social Sciences 1st-Gen buddy programme) Marta Garc铆a Escobar (UCU 1st-Gen student society) A panel discussion with two coordinators of student-led initiatives that support first-generation and working-class students, reflecting on their experiences, the needs of students, and further opportunities for the UU to support these students. Moderation by Nina K枚ll. |
| 18:00 | Classless drinks: An open social to meet fellow students and academics (first drink on the CCAN!). |
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