PASS REFLECTION

Before I undertook my education in Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (G.M.I.T.) I was

not aware of Peer Assisted Student Support (PASS). On my first day of college I was quite
nervous but it was quickly subsided as the Pass leaders explained to me what life in Letter frack
was like and how great the college is. They also helped me to get to know each one of my new
class mates.
I also felt that the PASS sessions every Tuesday where a great help to me. These sessions
allowed any questions I had about my course or anything else to be answered. The sessions
also allowed me to get to know my classmates better as we had time to get to know each other
unlike lectures where we cannot really talk to each other.
I also fell that it allowed me to adjust to the demands of third level education quicker than I
expected. If I had any questions about college life all I had to do was turn around and ask one
of the PASS leaders. It helped me to understand things such as referencing and citing which I
never knew before. I think it also helped me with upcoming CA’s as our pass leaders informed
us what to expect in exams and how to give the write answer. For me personally it aided my
understanding of technical graphics as I never did it before in school and was struggling with
the module at the start.
But I did feel that the PASS classes were slightly receptive. After the initial settling in period
of college and now up to speed with the demands of college life and gained an understanding
of my modules I found it slightly a burden on my timetable. I would maybe recommend a PASS
class every second week or something similar. I understand for some students they needed all
the PASS provided but this is how I feel from my perspective. I would admit that I have missed
numerous pass sessions as I felt that they had lost their effect for. I just felt that they had given
me all that they had to give and that it would be a waste of time going to more session.
Overall I felt that the PASS sessions were a good success for me personally as well as for my
classmates. They helped me to settle third level and learn what is expected of me at third level
education. I feel that Peer Assisted Student Support is the perfect thing to support first years in
the first in the first few weeks of third level and hope that it will be as successful for the first
year students after me.
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Personal Profile
Name: Shaun Horan
Address: Farnagh, Moate, Co. Westmeath
Email Address: shaun.horan.sh@gmail.com
Telephone: 087 1498368
Date of Birth: 11th February 1998

Education
2003-2006 St. Brigid’s Primary School, Moate, Co. Westmeath
2006-2011 St .Oliver Plunketts National School, Moate, Co. Westmeath
2011-2017 Moate Community School, Church Street, Moate, Co. Westmeath
2017-Present G.M.I.T Letterfrack, Letterfrack, Co.Galway
Leaving Certificate Examinations 2017

Subject Level Grade

English Higher H4
Irish Ordinary O3
Maths Ordinary O3
Construction Studies Higher H3
Geography Higher H3
Link Modules Common Merit
Engineering Higher H3
Agricultural Science Higher H3

Junior Certificate Examinations 2014

Work Experience
Date: Summer Holidays and Weekends 2013 - 2016
Employer: Johns Building Services
Farnagh, Moate, Co.Westmeath
Position: Labourer Assistant

Date: Summer 2017

Employer: Kilroy Tyre Depot
Golden Island, Athlone, Westmeath
Position: Tyre Fitter
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Date: November 2017- Present
Employer: Karma Nightclub
Church St., Athlone, Westmeath
Position: Bar man and floor staff

Key Skills & Qualities

I have great communication and teamwork skills. I enjoy working with people. I am a very
honest and hardworking young person. I also inherit good organisational skills and like to get
tasks completed on time.

Achievements
 I have completed the European Computer Driving License course which has improved
my Information Technology skills
 I participated in Young Social Innovator which has helped me be more of a team player
 I was nominated and won student of the Term in 2014 and 2015

Referees
Mr. Tom Lowry Mr John Horan
Principal Contractor
Moate Community School Farnagh
Church Street Moate
Moate Co.Westmeath
Co. Westmeath Tel. 090 6448877
Tel. 090 6481350

Signed:____________________________
Date:________________________________
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Shaun Horan