Students defy stereotypes
Students defy stereotypes is a series taking a closer look at the things you thought you knew about students – that might not be true after all
Myth: young people are more tolerant than their parents
Fact: around the world, right-wing organisations rely on youngsters’ support
Myth: the young have turned their backs on marriage
Fact: marriage is still the norm in many parts of the world, while in others, young people are redefining what a committed relationship looks like
Myth: Generation rent is worse off than home-owning parents
Young people might stand as much chance of owning a unicorn as a flat, but freedom from the housing ladder offers the opportunity to live life differently
Myth: young people have abandoned language learning
Applications to language degrees are falling fast – but are students just finding new ways to learn?
