In this episode, we speak with Golaleh Makrooni, who finished her doctoral dissertation on the experiences of First Generation Migrant Family Students on their educational journey in Finland in 2022. Golaleh's research provides a deeper understanding of how these students perceive themselves before and during their higher education experiences. One concept we didn't discuss in this episode is what Golaleh calls "outsider support," which she defines as the people who are always in the life story of these students, influencing their perceptions and decisions to continue their education successfully. Make sure to share this episode with anyone you know who teaches or otherwise works with First Generation Migrant Family students to help spread awareness around how this group of students experience and find success in their journeys through higher education.  

Golaleh’s Doctoral Dissertation: First-Generation Migrant Family Students in Higher Education on Their Higher Educational Journey in Finland 

How to Get in Contact: 

Golaleh Makrooni (LinkedIn Profile)