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(PALS) Peer Assisted Learning Support

06 December 2023

(PALS) Peer Assisted Learning Support is a peer-to-peer programme that brings students together in regular group study sessions that are aligned with a first-year course. These sessions are facilitated by PALS leaders who are motivated and successful past students of that course. Find out more about PALS.

HOW TO APPLY

"I 100% would recommend PALS for other students to engage in. For me it not only helped me in understanding the content covered in lectures, but it also helped me gain confidence in speaking to other students. The PALS leaders are really helpful and super kind."


Programme Overview

PALS sessions follow a kaupapa of “helping you to help yourself” and supports students in their transition to university by providing them with skills to become independent learners. Students receive academic support in a relaxed and relatable environment, enabling them to develop new study skills and techniques to become confident independent learners. The focus is on general study advice including taking notes and reading academic journal articles, as well as navigating resources such as the University’s student portal.

PALS gives students the opportunity to:

  • make connections with their classmates
  • revise through group study
  • learn study tips and tricks from students who have already aced the course
  • learn how to navigate university life more generally in a safe, student-only environment

PALS gives students the opportunity to learn from actual experiences of students who have already succeeded in the same course, easing feelings of uncertainty, and building confidence as they begin their university experience.

2025 Session Schedule

 
Semester Two

 

If PALS in MyTimetable is full, you can still attend! If you are still unsure, contact us. 

COURSE

Session Times

ACCT102

Monday              1:00pm-2:00pm          Psyc-Soci 213

Wednesday        1:00pm-2:00pm          Psyc-Soci 307

Thursday            12:00pm-1:00pm         Psyc-Soci 411

Friday                  11:00am-12:00pm       Puaka-James Hight 308

ARTS102

Tuesday               3:00pm-4:00pm          Psyc-Soci 213

Friday                  2:00pm-3:00pm          Puaka-James Hight 308

BSNS201

Tuesday               12:00pm-1:00pm       Psyc-Soci 251

Friday                   12:00pm-1:00pm       Psyc-Soci 251

CHEM111

Monday               11:00am-12:00pm     Jack Erskine 235

Tuesday               1:00pm-3:00pm          Puaka-James Hight 210

Friday                  12:00pm-1:00pm       Ernest Rutherford 460

COSC121 + COSC131

Monday              11:00am-12:00pm     Psyc-Soci 251

Tuesday              1:00pm-2:00pm          Psyc-Soci 307

Wednesday        1:00pm-2:00pm          Psyc-Soci 413

Thursday            4:00pm-5:00pm          Ernest Rutherford 460

Friday                  2:00pm-3:00pm          Psyc-Soci 210

ECON104

Tuesday             2:00pm-3:00pm          Jack Erskine 111

Wednesday       3:00pm-5:00pm          Psyc-Soci 413

Thursday           2:00pm-3:00pm          Puaka-James Hight 388

INFO123

Monday              2:00pm-3:00pm          Psyc-Soci 213

Thursday           2:00pm-3:00pm          James Logie 105

MAOR165

Tuesday              3:00pm-4:00pm          Psyc-Soci 213

Friday                  12:00pm-1:00pm       Puaka-James Hight 308

LAWS101

Monday              12:00pm-1:00pm       Psyc-Soci 213

Friday                  12:00pm-1:00pm       Psyc-Soci 213

PHYS101

Wednesday        4:00pm-6:00pm          Jack Erskine 240

Thursday           11:00am-1:00pm        Psyc-Soci 251

PROD121

Friday                  11:00am-1:00pm        West 412
PROD142Friday                  11:00am-1:00pm        West 414
PSYC106

Monday              11:00am-12:00pm     Psyc-Soci 411

Tuesday              11:00am-12:00pm     Psyc-Soci 251

Wednesday        11:00am-12:00pm     Psyc-Soci 413

Thursday            11:00am-12:00pm     Psyc-Soci 413

Friday                  11:00am-12:00pm     Psyc-Soci 456

STAT101

Tuesday             11:00am-12:00pm     Rehua 530

Wednesday       10:00am-11:00am     Psyc-Soci 307

Thursday           2:00pm-3:00pm          Meremere 105

Friday                 1:00pm-2:00pm          Jack Erskine 445

WRIT101

Monday              2:00pm-3:00pm          Psyc-Soci 307

Thursday            12:00pm-1:00pm       Psyc-Soci 307

Friday                  12:00pm-1:00pm       E12

Attending PALS sessions has proven to positively impact academic outcomes!


Check out the summaries from the last few years:

2021 PALS Outcomes

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2022 PALS Outcomes

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2023 PALS Outcomes

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2024 PALS Outcomes

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