PASS sessions are meant to be a time saver and help you focus your study effort. Use our free peer leader sessions as dedicated study time to stay on top of your academic workload. Sessions are held weekly and ran by a student who has aced this course. Whether you attend the full 2-hour session or drop in for 20 minutes, you can use this time to study for this course and save valuable study time.
All sessions are currently held on Zoom. All information needed to access the Zoom meetings can be found on eClass. Access Zoom Here.
Winter 2024 P.A.S.S. Schedule
Below you will find more information on sessions held for each individual course. All times in EST/EDT.
Section A & H - Aliza Maqsood
Mondays from 3:00pm - 4:30pm
In-person: Stong College 201 - Link to map
Thursdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online: Zoom link to Aliza's PASS session
Zoom Meeting ID: 212 448 9163
Password: 731371
Study Strategy: PSYC 1010 is a content heavy course which requires lots of reading. I urge us to work together and ask questions. Using certain questions, we can break them down and redirect them to get to core concepts. This study strategy is important in not only understanding a topic but also isolating different parts to analyse them separately. Further, we can fill in the gaps in our knowledge and get a better understanding of the course.
Section A & B - Trevor Cann
Tuesdays from 11:30am – 1:00pm
In-person: Stong College 201 - Link to map
Thursdays from 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Online: Zoom link for Trevor's PASS session
Meeting ID: 965 0569 6656
Password: 282698
Study Strategy: My favourite study strategy is to write out flashcards and, more specifically, to quiz yourself on concepts until you get them correct. At which point, you can put the flashcard aside and continue until you have successfully answered all the other flashcards. Then repeat.
Section C & G - Khushbu Kotak
Wednesdays from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Online: Zoom link for Khushbu's PASS Session
Zoom Meeting ID: 989 8351 0780
Password: 764383
Thursdays from 2:30pm – 4:00pm
In-person: Stong College 201 - Link to map
Study Strategy: Summary and "What you need to know" The "what you need to know" gives students a road map of what will be covered during the PASS session and the summary will capture the big picture of the session.
Section D - Jennifer Bromberg
Tuesday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Online: Zoom link for Jennifer's PASS Session
Zoom Meeting ID: 961 0110 8055
Password: jen11
Thursday, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
In-person: Stong College 201 - Link to map
Study Strategy: Study smarter, not harder. You don’t need to study for hours on end or re-read your textbook every day. Instead, you can use strategies like starting to understand the information well in advance. When reviewing the current week’s content, try to review the prior week’s content as well. This helps you avoid last-minute study panic.
Section H - Christian Lai
Wednesdays from 10:30am – 12:30pm
Online: Zoom link for Christian's PASS Session
Zoom Meeting ID: 934 0190 6036
Password: ilovepass
Thursday from 3:30pm – 5:00pm
In-person: Calumet College 214 - Link to map
Study Strategy: If you're ever having trouble memorizing things, use Anki! It's a free flashcard software that utilizes both active recall and spaced repetition in order to streamline your studying. I understand that the use of flashcards may not be the most intuitive study method, with most defaulting back to reviewing notes and rereading textbook and lecture content. I promise you, give Anki a try, and you will never want to go back.
Section M & O - Mariam Ahmed
Mondays from 11:00am – 12:30pm
In-person: Stong College 201 - Link to map
Tuesdays from 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Online: Zoom link for Mariam's PASS Session
Zoom Meeting ID: 973 704 9979
Password: Pass2021
Study Strategy: Feynman Technique: choosing a topic and explaining it in your own words as if you were teaching a 6th grader
Section N - Raquel
Tuesdays from 5:00pm – 6:30pm
In-person: Stong College 201 - Link to map
Wednesdays from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Online: Zoom link for Raquel's PASS Session
Zoom Meeting ID: 922 4444 2642
Password: stats2024
Study Strategy: After each lecture, try closing your notes and challenging yourself to recall what you've learned. Once you've done that, open your notes and compare what you’ve recalled to the actual content! Take some time to consider strategies for minimizing distractions during online classes or alternative note-taking methods that better suit your learning style.
Section P - Kaylin Daniel
Mondays from 12:00pm – 1:30pm
In-person: Calumet College 214 - Link to map
Wednesdays 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Online: Zoom link for Kaylin's PASS Session
Zoom Meeting ID: 744 176 1217
Password: 2021p
Study Strategy: Try to be smart with your study routine. One way to do this is to engage in active learning and recall. When reviewing your lecture notes and the week's content, try to come up with questions you think may show up on the exam. This can help you to actively recall the information you learned and cement your understanding of the material.
Section M - Hannah Sheikhdon
Tuesdays from 12:30pm – 2:00pm
In-person: Calumet College 214 - Link to map
Fridays from 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Online: Zoom link for Hannah's PASS Session
Zoom Meeting ID: 912 3370 1325
Password: 315975
Study Strategy: The best study strategy is to always start early! Reviewing for a test or a exam in advance is the easiest way to not feel overwhelmed and memorize content with ease. I like to start a week in advance for tests and a month for exams, but some may need more or less time.
Section A & B - Sarah Nagy
Wednesdays from 12:00am – 1:30pm
In-person: Stong College 201 - Link to map
Fridays 11:00am – 1:00pm
Online: Zoom link for Sarah's PASS Session
Zoom Meeting ID: 985 2923 4514
Password: 446835
Study Strategy: Do what works for you. Everyone has a different way of learning that works for them. Find what yours is and stick to it. Forcing yourself to use flashcards just because it works for your friend will not help you if that technique does not work for you. Try out some different methods and see what clicks for you.
Section M & N - Cassidy Hedd
Mondays from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Online: Zoom link for Cassidy's PASS Session
Zoom Meeting ID: 980 4441 7822
Password: 085959
Tuesdays from 3:30pm – 5:00pm
In-person: Stong College 201 - Link to map
Study Strategy: Breaks are key. Studying or working on an assignment for hours straight will burn you out and leave you feeling exhausted and unaccomplished. Taking breaks is key for re-energizing your brain and that’s why my favourite study strategy is the Pomodoro Technique. This allows me to set a goal for myself and allot a certain amount of time to focus and work, and then take a short break to get up and stretch and let my unconscious mind absorb the information I just took in. I can then sit back down and focus on my work again until my goal is completed. This allows me to decide which task is priority and I do not wear myself out. Any strategy that reminds you to plan out a task and remember to take breaks is a great strategy for me.
Section M & N - Kian Kavaeh
Tuesdays from 1:30pm – 3:00pm
In-person: Stong College 201 - Link to map
Fridays from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Online: Zoom link for Kian's PASS Session
Zoom Meeting ID: 966 2852 3580
Password: kav200
Study Strategy: My favourite study strategy is called "identifying the big idea" which means focusing on the most important or fundamental concepts before diving into the minuscule details. Start by understanding the course objectives. As the term progresses, actively extract key concepts and overarching themes from lectures and course text if needed, using summaries and flow charts. Prioritizing these central ideas builds a strong foundation for success in courses.
Learning Tools and Resources
The Pomodoro Technique is a renowned time management tool designed to strike a harmonious balance between work and breaks by employing consistent intervals. Originating in the 1980s, it was crafted by Francesco Cirillo to enhance productivity and focus. A benefit of using the Pomodoro technique is that you can adjust it to fit your needs. You can make the work periods shorter (like 15 minutes) or longer (like 45 minutes). Just remember, if you change the work time, change the break time too. A short break should be around 20% or less of the work time. For guidance on getting started, here are a few tips on how to use this technique while you study:
For more information about the PASS Program, please contact:
Calumet and Stong College Office
Email: scchelp@yorku.ca