PALS (Peer Assisted Learning Support) is a programme set up to allow new students to get advice and support from current higher-level students (Senior PALS) who have already experienced life at Glasgow Caledonian University.
PALS allows new students to connect with others from their course through WhatsApp, making the transition into life at GCU a whole lot easier. Each group has Senior PALS, who are in their second, third or fourth year on the same course and their role is to answer any questions students may have about their programme, or GCU as a whole.
Be a Senior PAL
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Help new students settle in at GCU Enhance your CV Support our #CommonGood mission Make new friends Being a Senior PAL means you'll be placed in a WhatsApp group with students who are new to the programme you study. You'll help answer questions they have relating to life at University; whether it's something like where they'll find a specific classroom or what it's like being out on placement. All you need to be a Senior PAL is a positive, friendly attitude and a willingness to help others
You'll also be provided with training, a handy resource guide, answers to frequently asked questions and a full list of services available at the University.
New Students - Join PALS
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PALS places you in WhatsApp groups with other students from your course. You'll be able to make friends with those who are starting at the same time as you, while also benefitting from advice through our Senior PALS, who know what it's like to be a student at GCU.
Privacy Statement
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The PALs groups are WhatsApp Groups of students studying on individual programmes, which enables new students to connect with others from their course and get advice and support from current higher-level students who have already experienced life at Glasgow Caledonian University. The University uses WhatsApp which is a third party provider to provide the service. You should be aware that when you are included in the Group other members will be able to view your name as stated on the app, telephone number, profile picture and anything you post can be seen by any member of the Group. You can view the full Privacy Notice for the Student Engagement and Events team here and further information on your rights and how the University uses your personal data can be found in the Student Privacy Notice . If you have any questions about the use of your personal data in PALS please contact studentevents@gcu.ac.uk .
Do’s and Don’ts
DO use your PALS WhatsApp group chat for:
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Coursework related questions Online learning queries Society/Student group discussion Placement questions University life and support services questions
DON’T use your PALS WhatsApp group chat for:
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Inappropriate language Inappropriate comments on staff or students Political or social movement discussion Try to join course groups form outside your own course of study Use or share any personal information seen within the WhatsApp group outside of the group.
