Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)

You made it! Your University journey has begun and every day is filled with new experiences, meeting new people and learning new things. This is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming.

As well as reading and digesting the content of your degree modules, there are many connected skills you need to develop such as time management, effective revision, correct referencing, and much more.

Luckily, you are not alone in this challenge. Those students who are now entering their second and third year of study were in your position not so long ago. Their knowledge and experience is a valuable resource, and PASS gives you the chance to benefit from it.

How will I experience PASS?

PASS Leaders (current Year 2 or 3 students) will plan sessions for you at various points throughout the academic year.

The sessions will focus on topics which will add value to your university experience and which the students themselves know to be areas of concern or worry for some Year 1 students.

The sessions may take the form of lectures, panel events, workshops or seminars.

These will be promoted within your department and arranged at a time to make your attendance as convenient as possible.

What can PASS offer me?

Answers

The sessions are a perfect chance to ask questions and learn from the experience of students who have successfully completed one or more years of their degree.

Knowledge sharing

The PASS leader, and the other first year students in your session, will often be from across the different subjects taught at the Business School. This means you have a brilliant opportunity to gain insights from different disciplines, and to meet a more varied selection of your fellow students.

Essential skills

PASS can provide advice and guidance on the essential skills needed to support your academic success, including accurate referencing, revision techniques, and tips on delivering an engaging presentation.

Fun!

The sessions are also a social event, and a chance to make new friends and network with other LUBS students. Even if you personally feel very confident already - great! Perhaps you can offer support and a friendly welcome to others who may need a little longer to settle into University life.

A word from our Leaders

Many of our students enjoy the PASS sessions so much that they are inspired to become Leaders themselves for future cohorts. Here are some words from Ishita and Daren, students who have found PASS to be an enriching experience both as a participant and session leader.