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Petition Type: New
ID: 10586
Submitted: May 29, 2023 at 2:55:08 PM
First Name: Darius
Last Name: Savoy
Pronoun: He/Him
Student Number: 20268012
Email: 20drjs@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BSC
Plan: GEOL
Level of Study: 2
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Waive the requirement to withdraw for one year
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Associate Dean,
I am writing to petition my required withdrawal from my program for one year. I know I must hold myself accountable for my own actions, but I'd like to explain why my grades slipped and why I am asking for this appeal, for this second chance to show you guys I am able now to put all of my effort and power into my schoolwork and raise my grades and do as well as I know I can.
The year 2022 and the beginning of 2023 was a rough time for myself and my family where we had three deaths within the family, two close family friends die as well multiple severe health scares. These took a significant toll on my mental and physical health, as my family lives in another province so I had to deal with all of the grief without my family by my side and I was unable to attend funerals and viewings. While dealing with all of this grief I still went to every class I physically could attend while also doing my absolute best to do all my assignments and quizzes, spending countless hours in the library working on my notes, associated readings, quizzes, and assignments. I was exhausted both mentally and physically.
The immense grief I was feeling while also trying to stay on top of everything hand in hand provided more stress leaving me in a terrible head space but I refused to let myself crumble I wanted to show what I was truly capable of accomplishing, but the state I was in I was not showing my actual capabilities and what I can achieve academically in the slightest I was just burning myself out by trying to do and be everything I wanted and it causes a massive decline in my grades, especially towards exam seasons, I was so drained and exhausted I was not retaining the knowledge I needed long term only bits and pieces so I did very poorly on my exams and not as well as I could have on assignments, etc.
I am ready to do everything that needs to be done to be granted this second chance, I know I'm capable of it all and with the guidance of the academic advisors to ensure my plan goes exactly how it needs to go I will prove I am worthy of this second chance and to not have to take this year off. I'd like to thank you for this opportunity to explain.
Be Well, Be Kind
Darius Savoy (He/Him)
20268012
I am writing to petition my required withdrawal from my program for one year. I know I must hold myself accountable for my own actions, but I'd like to explain why my grades slipped and why I am asking for this appeal, for this second chance to show you guys I am able now to put all of my effort and power into my schoolwork and raise my grades and do as well as I know I can.
The year 2022 and the beginning of 2023 was a rough time for myself and my family where we had three deaths within the family, two close family friends die as well multiple severe health scares. These took a significant toll on my mental and physical health, as my family lives in another province so I had to deal with all of the grief without my family by my side and I was unable to attend funerals and viewings. While dealing with all of this grief I still went to every class I physically could attend while also doing my absolute best to do all my assignments and quizzes, spending countless hours in the library working on my notes, associated readings, quizzes, and assignments. I was exhausted both mentally and physically.
The immense grief I was feeling while also trying to stay on top of everything hand in hand provided more stress leaving me in a terrible head space but I refused to let myself crumble I wanted to show what I was truly capable of accomplishing, but the state I was in I was not showing my actual capabilities and what I can achieve academically in the slightest I was just burning myself out by trying to do and be everything I wanted and it causes a massive decline in my grades, especially towards exam seasons, I was so drained and exhausted I was not retaining the knowledge I needed long term only bits and pieces so I did very poorly on my exams and not as well as I could have on assignments, etc.
I am ready to do everything that needs to be done to be granted this second chance, I know I'm capable of it all and with the guidance of the academic advisors to ensure my plan goes exactly how it needs to go I will prove I am worthy of this second chance and to not have to take this year off. I'd like to thank you for this opportunity to explain.
Be Well, Be Kind
Darius Savoy (He/Him)
20268012
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Plan wise I had begun looking into courses that I can take which will help me boost my GPA that are within my realm of interest, have begun thinking of lightening my course load to either three or four classes a semester as well, I will also be taking advantage of academic advisors and get appointments to run over the idea of my course load and classes I have in mind of taking to solidify the plan and work around with my class schedule to create a schedule that has my classes situated in a way that I am able to have a good lecture, tutorial, lab, and study space balance that promotes productivity without burning myself out, this way my true capabilities and that I can prove that I am able to bring my class grades and overall GPA to good standing.
Through looking on solus at classes available, i know there are classes i can take that will help me bring my GPA up while also benefitting me as well for my success of my required courses for my degree
I have already been talking to one faculty member briefly and will continue to be in contact with faculty members, make academic advisory appointments to push my plan further along and weigh the different options i have mentioned above.
previously I had packed my schedule heavily at the beginning of the week to get most of the lectures, labs, and tutorials in around the same time, but due to my circumstances that did not work out in my favour and caused more stress so i am working towards creating a strong balance between everything as stated above as well.
I know with the planned ideas i have i can ensure academic success and a good standing GPA, and i will show that i have the drive and ambition to do so given i have the chance to show it in this upcoming fall and winter semesters.
Through looking on solus at classes available, i know there are classes i can take that will help me bring my GPA up while also benefitting me as well for my success of my required courses for my degree
I have already been talking to one faculty member briefly and will continue to be in contact with faculty members, make academic advisory appointments to push my plan further along and weigh the different options i have mentioned above.
previously I had packed my schedule heavily at the beginning of the week to get most of the lectures, labs, and tutorials in around the same time, but due to my circumstances that did not work out in my favour and caused more stress so i am working towards creating a strong balance between everything as stated above as well.
I know with the planned ideas i have i can ensure academic success and a good standing GPA, and i will show that i have the drive and ambition to do so given i have the chance to show it in this upcoming fall and winter semesters.
Documentation
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Decision Letters
Amendment to Appeal 10586
Relevant Petition: 10586
Student Number: 20268012
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