Hi Maha, I agree with Michael’s assessment of entry level students being relieved to find themselves welcome. My first year in college became my last over the obvious need from instructors to place me as an inferior. Hard to understand why they seemed so insecure in their role.
With apprentices on job sites where risky conditions require everyone to watch out for each other, simple hospitality always worked for me. If we got along, my job was easier and safer. Some journeymen were very rough but even the tough guys couldn’t hide from showing they needed the apprentices’ help. I imagine you are pretty good at building a relationship that welcomes your students into an exchange of respect:-)