Meet SI/PASS Leader Carly Sciandra

1.  Tell us a little about yourself.

My name is Carly Sciandra and I am a junior Biology major with a Chemistry and History minor. I hope to obtain my MD/Ph.D in the future and spend the rest of my life helping others.

2.  Tell us about how you are involved on campus.

I am:

- an undergraduate researcher in Dr. Michael Summers HIV Structural Biology Lab

-the secretary/Risk Management Officer for Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity

-an athlete tutor and Organic Chemistry LA

3.  How long have you been tutoring/working as an SI/PASS Leader. 

-this is my third semester

4.  How and why did you get involved in SI/PASS?

I LOVED going to PASS_SI sessions when I took Biology 141. The confidence the leader instilled in me in my knowledge made me determined to become a leader to do the same for incoming students.

5.  What is your favorite thing about being an SI/PASS Leader?

I love watching students interact in groups to learn material that once confused them. The expression and pride they get when they finally grasp material is extremely rewarding.

6.  Why should students attend SI/PASS sessions?

Even if you are completely confident in the class or struggling to understand something, coming to these sessions will give a student the ability to work with peers to see their perspective on the material. They can gain more confidence through teaching others or work on understanding material through group work and activities.

7.  What advice would you give students about how to prepare for an SI/PASS session?

Read the textbook and take notes on the chapter.

8.  When and where can someone participate in your SI/PASS sessions?

SI/PASS Sessions Schedules are available online at http://si.lrc.umbc.edu/

My CHEM 352 sessions are on Wednesdays  11:00 – 11:50 a.m. and  Fridays 11:00 – 11:50 a.m. in SOND 208 

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