CÉIM Shared Learning

CÉIM is an academic peer support scheme available to over 2,000 1st year students at the University of Galway. CÉIM was initiated by University of Galway Students' Union in 2013 and is run in collaboration with the College of Science and Engineering, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies, and the College of Business, Public Policy and Law. The programme supports students to transition successfully to university, become independent learners, develop networks, gain a greater understanding of coursework and complete their studies. CÉIM is based on the well-evidenced Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) model used in over 30 countries. Student leaders from higher years facilitate weekly study sessions for small groups of 1st year students, creating peer-led learning communities where it’s easy to ask questions. Sessions are about collaborative learning and are not like a lecture or a tutorial. 
Find out more at https://ceim.su.universityofgalway.ie/