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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need to enrol or register for these sessions?
No, you do not need to enrol or register for these sessions. You just turn up on the day. The timetables are always on display on the sandwich boards/A Frames located in the Library.
Do I have to pay to attend PASS?
No, the sessions are free.
Can the PASS Leaders proof read my assignments?
No, the PASS Leaders are there to facilitate the session. Whilst they have completed the course previously and they have done well, it is not their role to proof read your work. They are volunteers and are there to assist you by facilitating discussion around the course content.
Can I just drop in for a few minutes to get my questions answered?
PASS is a weekly one hour facilitated study session, not a drop-in session.
What are the benefits of attending a PASS session?
Students who have attended PASS sessions have indicated that PASS helped them by:
- providing a friendly, informal session where they could interact with more experienced students who have completed the course previously and done well,
- allowing them to make friends and meet other students,
- facilitating them to consolidate their learning and understanding of the course content,
- providing a safe environment for them to discuss their ideas and hear others' ideas,
- improving their grades.
When do the PASS sessions run?
The PASS timetables are displayed above, but may be changed as the study period gets underway if scheduled times do not suit the majority of students. We will always try to schedule sessions to suit as many students as possible. However, the timetable must also cater to the experienced students who are volunteering their time to help you. Any timetable changes will be reflected on the A-Frames at the Library entrance and above.
Can I just come to a single session?
You can attend a single session, however, previous results have shown that the more regularly students attend PASS, the greater the success they have with the course. Students who attend more PASS sessions are more likely to be able to raise their final grade for the course.