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title: "Street Talk: First Generation Graduates (Video)"
description: "Six “born free” students are about to graduate. Along with all the joy and excitement of being first generation graduates, there is a great deal of anxiety. These soon-to-be teachers tell us about the pressure of being the first members of their families to graduate. Their daily struggles range from the financial challenges of being a previously disadvantaged student to “black tax”, teaching posts, depression and unemployment. There is freedom and relief yes, but there are a lot of challenges to face starting out in their new careers."
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published: "2018-06-28T00:20:14"
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# Street Talk: First Generation Graduates (Video)

> Six “born free” students are about to graduate. Along with all the joy and excitement of being first generation graduates, there is a great deal of anxiety. These soon-to-be teachers tell us about the pressure of being the first members of their families to graduate. Their daily struggles range from the financial challenges of being a previously disadvantaged student to “black tax”, teaching posts, depression and unemployment. There is freedom and relief yes, but there are a lot of challenges to face starting out in their new careers.

By Street Talk · Published 28 June 2018, 02:20 SAST · Updated 28 June 2018, 02:20 SAST

## Content

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmnDIYw0Vec)

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*Street Talk* is a ground-breaking television series aired weekly on community television. From grass roots to the establishment, our engaging programmes expose the lived realities and uncensored views of ordinary South Africans.

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