def attribute_is_public(self, permission):
        """ Checks if attribute is visible to public (regardless of admins status)
        """
        try:
            parent = getattr(self, "parent_{}".format(permission))
            student = getattr(self, "self_{}".format(permission))
            return (parent and student)
        except Exception:
            logger.error("Could not retrieve permissions for {}".format(permission))