Learning Support service at the University of California, Merced. Peer Led Undergraduate Study Center (PLUS) is an essential part of student support.
It relies on peers who collaborate to learn and teach each other. It is unencumbered by the traditional power structures that exist in the classroom. As such, peer assisted learning advances the idea of learning communities by providing a less restrictive learning environment, increasing accessibility to knowledge, and modeling learning behaviors and skills that encourage success. We encourage you to collaborate; we encourage you to learn.
Operating as usual
08/30/2022
🌟 Study tip of the week! We hope you are having a strong start to your Fall 2022 semester!
‼️Just a reminder that PLUS has open sessions and walk-ins available this week! Check the calendar for our dates and times and come on by KL201
08/29/2022
☀️Happy Monday Bobcats!
Here's some motivation to kickstart your week and for a good start of the semester! Remember to stay hydrated during these high temperature days as well. Also a reminder that PLUS sessions are open, just check our calendar for the dates and times!
08/25/2022
👩⚕️Need an extra hand with Public Health 001 or 100? Stop by KL201 at these times to talk with our Public Health PL. Walk-Ins are today at 1:30 PM🌟
‼️Remember to register for sessions using our Linktree and going to the registration link!
08/24/2022
☀️ PLUS is now back in business! Check out our calendar via linktree in our bio for times & sessions. Psy & PH sessions start today so drop by at KL201! ✏️
🌟We are excited to have you in our sessions! DMs are open for any questions!
08/18/2022
‼️Are you our next Peer Lead?
👉 DMs are open for any quick questions, application link is under our Linktree in our bio! Apply ASAP if you are interested in helping out other Bobcats🐱with Econ/Soc! Conducting interviews very soon!
08/18/2022
🌟We are excited to announce that we will be offering Psychology & Public Health tutoring sessions starting on the first week of classes & continuing! Stop by KL201 for a session & keep up to date with our calendar for session times and days!
08/16/2022
We hope you have enjoyed a wonderful summer Bobcats! Starting next week we will be offering tutoring sessions for lower division Psy & Public Health courses! Check our google calendar and our Linktree to keep up to date on sessions as they are updated 🌟
We are recruiting as well for Soc & Econ courses, use the link on our Linktree or previous flyers for more information and application! Stay tuned!
05/12/2022
🐯The PLUS team would like to thank you for a wonderful Spring 2022 semester! We will not be hosting sessions in the summer BUT we will see you Fall 2022! Stay hydrated and have a wonderful break!
‼️And if you are in need if a job & love Economics, PLUS is hiring come join the team! Link is in our linktree or previous hiring post! We would love to have you!
05/12/2022
‼️Want to join our team? PLUS is hiring for Econ tutors! If you have experience in Econ 001, 010 & 100 & would love to support your fellow Bobcats sign up today! Use the link on the flyer or our linktree!
05/10/2022
‼️Best of luck with finals this week Bobcats! You can do this! Thank you for spending another semester with PLUS and we hope that all of our support and help can help you this week!
05/04/2022
🐯Last Wednesday before finals! We hope you were able to achieve the goals you had this semester whether it be personal or academic!
‼️Stop by the PLUS office at KL201 for a last minute review session or Finals Frenzy TOMORROW for some final help!
05/03/2022
📝 Last event for Spring Semester of 2022! Come join us for studying at Finals Frenzy located at the California Room! (Next to the old dining center). Come get some last minute studying in with our Econ PLs!
05/02/2022
🐮Happy Monday Bobcats! We're on the final stretch before finals! PLUS Center at KL201 will be hosting our usual sessions and walk-ins! Drop by for some final review before those exams 👌
04/25/2022
🐮 Happy Monday Bobcats! We hope you had a fun weekend at BobCat Day & Cowchella! Only 2 more weeks till finals left, you got this!
✨As a reminder, PLUS is here for your SSHA academic needs! Shoot us a DM or a comment! We hope to see you at our sessions and workshop soon!
04/20/2022
🐮 Happy Wednesday Bobcats! As finals week approaches we just want to remind you that we are here for your SSHA needs & to meet any goals you have! Drop by KL201 for any inquiries or help!
04/19/2022
✨Our Peer Lead Spotlight this week is Malia Bowman! She is one of your Econ tutors and we are very grateful for all the hard work she has put into supporting Bobcats!
🔥She offers Econ 001, 010 and 100 and has in person and zoom options as well! Her walk-in hours are on Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM through the rest of this semester for burning Econ questions!
04/18/2022
🐣 Happy Monday Bobcats! We hope you had a good weekend or Easter if you celebrated that! Just a couple more weeks till final, push through you got this!
✨ PLUS is here to help with SSHA subjects, shoot is a dm or comment for any ❓
04/13/2022
🔥Now with walk-in hours for general questions about Public Health! Check out our linktree in our bio for more info, and remember that walk-ins don't require a registration! Pop on over to KL201 to attend!
04/13/2022
✨Happy Wednesday Bobcats! We hope you're having a wonderful day and getting through the week just fine.
‼️As a reminder we have our walk-in sessions ongoing until the end of the semester and with finals approaching you don't want to miss out! Check out our linktree and calendar for more info!
04/12/2022
🌟This week's peer lead of the week is Katie who holds our Psychology sessions! We really appreciate the hard work she's put in and stayed with PLUS through the transitioning period till today!
‼️If you need help with psychology come down to her walk-in hours on Monday at 11 AM - 12 PM @ KL201!
04/12/2022
Do you have an upcoming Sociology exam? Stop by Estrellas Soc 001 & 010 sessions in KL201!
More sessions are found in our calendar!
**Today’s (4/12) session is cancelled**
04/11/2022
🔥Happy Monday Bobcats! We hope you've had an eventful week and had fun at our workshops!
⏰ Reminders that walk-ins for our SSHA subjects are here today at KL201, come in at the respective times on our google calendar and we can help!
04/06/2022
📚Happy Wednesday Bobcats! We hope you are achieving the goals that you have set this semester. We are here to help too with our workshops, walk-ins, and tutoring sessions!
‼️As always check our linktree for resources and DMs are open for questions
04/05/2022
🔥Updated walk-ins schedule for any burning questions you may have for these subjects! Come drop by KL201 at these respective times and we're here to help. No reservation or registration needed!
❓DMs are OPEN for any questions
04/05/2022
04/05/2022
✨Our peer lead spotlight for this week is Mayra! We really appreciate the work she has done so far and is doing an amazing job at supporting those who need help with her subject!
‼️ She covers the subject of Public Health and has sessions on Mondays at 11:00 AM for PH 001 & Wednesdays at 10:30 AM for PH 100! Come to her walk ins on Tuesdays at 2:00 PM for any Public Health related questions!
04/04/2022
‼️ Now offering walk ins! No registration needed just come to KL201 for a subject and we will answer any questions you have!
❓ DMs open for any inquiries!
04/04/2022
🔥 Have a burning question for any of the ssha subjects we offer? We got you! Walk Ins now available for Econ, Public Health, Psych, and Soc! Check our linktree for our calendars and times!
03/31/2022
✏️ Here's our last workshop that we are here to announce! If you want to learn how to organize yourself better, we have the workshop for you! Happening on Monday at 2:00 PM!
03/30/2022
📚 Need help hitting a goal this semester? We can help you get one step closer! Join us in our workshop on MONDAY April 4th to learn more about how to succeed and go beyond your academic goals!
03/30/2022
✨Happy Wednesday Bobcats! We hope you're having a good week so far being back after the break!
Just a reminder that our workshops will be happening starting tomorrow! Come check it out and as always if you need extra help our linktree has all the resources you'll need!
03/29/2022
⏰ Midterms got you stressed out? We understand and can help you manage it! We are offering our intervention workshop THIS THURSDAY as well as next week. Don't miss out!
03/29/2022
‼️ Good news! If you missed the study tips workshop during Spring Break, we are hosting them in person! Starting this Friday at 1:00 PM come down to KL 201 to learn about study tips for psych!!
03/29/2022
🌟 Introducing our first peer lead of the week! Estrella covers the Soc sessions in PLUS as a Peer Lead and will answer any of your Soc questions at her sessions!
Her sessions are on Tuesdays at 2-3 pm for Soc 001 and Wednesdays at 11-12 pm for Soc 010!
03/29/2022
⏰ Our first workshop will be hosted THIS THURSDAY as well as next week for tips on studying for Public Health! Located at KL 201!
03/28/2022
‼️We're excited to announce that we will be hosting 2 weeks worth of Workshops starting on March 31st! More info to come but check out calendar for times!
We recommend you attend at least one to better prepare yourself for the rest of the semester and finals! 🌟
03/28/2022
🌸 Welcome back Bobcats! We hope you had a relaxing and amazing spring break.
We have some upcoming this week and next week so be on the lookout for our posts for those! We really recommend you come and participate in them because they can be super helpful as finals crawls up! ✏️
03/20/2022
📚 Stressed during Spring Break for what's to come? Or just bored during the break and want to improve your work ethic?
Tune into our online workshops! 🌟
This week on Monday and Wednesday at 5 PM! ⏰ Get some tips on how to study and ace those exams. Stay tuned for more workshops online and in person after the break! We hope you're having a wonderful and relaxing week so far ✨
03/17/2022
Focusing on Public Health and need some assistance? ✏️ We are now offering *NEW* Public Health sessions on Mondays & Wednesdays!
📚 Make sure to sign up using our linktree in our bio OR look out for future announcements on our page about walk ins being available really soon 👀
03/16/2022
How is your Wednesday going Bobcats?
We are here for you to feel and perform successfully! Tell us how your plan is to be successful in the comments and as always our linktree is in our bio if you require any tutoring help! 🌟📚
03/16/2022
How is your Wednesday going Bobcats?
We are here for you to feel and perform successfully! Tell us how your plan is to be successful in the comments and as always our linktree is in our bio if you require any tutoring help! 🌟📚
03/14/2022
Happy Monday Bobcats!
Hope you all are doing well with Spring Break just around the corner! Persevere through the week and we'll make it there! 🌟📚
03/10/2022
Need help with Sociology courses? We're here to help! 👍
Now offering tutoring sessions for Soc 001 & 010! 📚 Come in with any questions about class, lab, or just general stuff and we got you covered!
❔DMs and comments are open for questions if ya got one!
Peer Assisted Learning Support (PALS) is an essential part of student support. It relies on peers who collaborate to learn and teach each other. It is unencumbered by the traditional power structures that exist in the classroom. As such, peer assisted learning advances the idea of learning communities by providing a less restrictive learning environment, increasing accessibility to knowledge, and modeling learning behaviors and skills that encourage success.
We encourage you to collaborate; we encourage you to learn.
Here is a link to our online calendar: http://bit.ly/PALS_Calendar
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