Get Ahead Together

Group photo of approximately 60 attendees at Get ahead together celebration evening 2023

Get Ahead Together (GAT) is a group mentoring programme run for Part A, Part B and Pre-Placement Part C* students. Through the programme you will get first-hand advice from your knowledgeable peer mentors as well as access specialised information from our experienced Student Services staff at 含羞草视频.

Sign up for our programme here

As a member of the Get Ahead Together Programme (GAT) you will:

  • Be part of a community with like-minded peers, who will also be studying in your same academic school
  • Get supported with your transition into and progression through life at university
  • Gain timely and relevant knowledge on the skills and resources you need to ease your 1st / Pre-placement year at university

*Due to resource restrictions and in line with the APP Targets, Get Ahead Together Part B and C will only be open to black (African and Caribbean) and South Asian (Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani) heritage students.

 

As an attendee you will get:

  • A free weekly meal!
  • A workbook full of useful resources, tips and activities
  • The opportunity to network with our #LboroAlumni and Guest Speakers
  • The opportunity to progress towards a Personal Best Award . Evidence of investment you make in your development to increase your employability

 

Get Ahead Together (GAT) Sessions:

Get Ahead Together is a programme led by students for students, indeed, our sessions are co-designed and co-delivered with GAT Mentors and Members.

Semester One Sessions – These take place throughout October - November. The sessions are run by the Student Success Team and the peer mentoring sessions are co-designed and delivered by students for students.

Five students at a ceremony receiving awards from Rachel Thompson and Chris Gill

Semester 1 2024/25 Sessions:

Foundation and Part A students

Part B and Pre-Placement Part C (Future Talent Members only)
Welcome event Welcome event: Proud to be Me
Stepping Into Study Study Goals
Managing your money Career Vision Board: Planning for Placement
Get the most out of your first year Strong Point: Understanding Assessment to Achieve Academic Success
Motivation for your studies Nourishing my Resilience
Celebration Event: Building networks Celebration Event: Pitch to Score

Have you say! We want to hear the topics you want us to cover. We believe that making the programme tailored to your needs as a GAT Member can support for you to achieve your goals.


To become a GAT Member, join our programmes:

The sessions are run by the Student Success Team and the peer mentoring sessions are co-designed and delivered by students for students.

To register your interest in this programme early, or if you’re a current student and are interested in becoming a Peer Mentor for the programme (paid work opportunity), please鈥�email us.

Last updated: 1st October 2024