What am I waiting for?

Sarah O'Shea, Josephine May, Cathy Stone, Janine Delahunty

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    Abstract

    Entering formal university study as the first person in one’s immediate family to do so is inevitably a major challenge. This chapter discusses some of the key factors that influenced the first-in-family (FiF) students who participated in Study B (as discussed in Chap. 1) to make the decision to undertake formal study at university level. It also examines the process of adjustment for these students and others around them to their new role as students. In the process of becoming a university student and identifying themselves as such, there were significant personal changes and transformations that emerged for these students. These are explored, along with the role that the institution can play in helping to transition the student into this new environment and in continuing to support the student’s journey.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationFirst-in-Family students, university experience and family life
    Subtitle of host publicationMotivations, transitions and participation
    Place of PublicationLondon
    PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
    Chapter4
    Pages73-93
    Number of pages22
    ISBN (Electronic)9781137582843
    ISBN (Print)9781137582836
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2017

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