Henry: University as Alien. another environment which is [pause] not what kind of used ‘again it’s I’m to’ (249-250) University experiences show a more negative side to the power of Henry’s educational experiences; reflecting the experiences of both Tunde and Emmy. He reflects on his experiences as if he has entered into the unknown. Much like Emmy, University presents an alien culture to Henry, which he finds different from his own. [pause] the types of people, like the majority of people that are from ‘Er university are from like, sort of very kind of middle class backgrounds’ Interestingly, Henry also refers to differences along cultural and class lines; like Tunde and Emmy. Like both participants, experiences suggest a view Henry’s of which is wide reaching, taking in any and all groups which do not ‘otherness’ fit the White middle class norm of University culture.
Henry: University as Alien. ‘again it’s another environment which is [pause] not what I’m kind of used to’ (249-250) Henry’s University experiences show a more negative side to the power of educational experiences; reflecting the experiences of both Tunde and Emmy. He reflects on his experiences as if he has entered into the unknown. Much like Emmy, University presents an alien culture to Henry, which he finds different from his own. ‘Er [pause] the types of people, like the majority of people that are from university are from like, sort of very kind of middle class backgrounds’ Interestingly, Henry also refers to differences along cultural and class lines; like Tunde and Emmy. Like both participants, Henry’s experiences suggest a view of ‘otherness’ which is wide reaching, taking in any and all groups which do not fit the White middle class norm of University culture.
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