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Petition Type: New
ID: 10887
Submitted: August 29, 2023 at 10:37:51 AM
First Name: Emma
Last Name: Samaroo
Pronoun: she/her
Preferred Name: Emma
Student Number: 20370637
Email: 22evs1@queensu.ca
Degree Program: Non-Degree Interest
Plan: ASC Online
Level of Study: 1
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: HLTH 230
Term: Winter
Year: 2023
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: In March, a family situation occurred that dramatically impacted my daily life and academic performance. My niece, whom I am a caregiver to, was abruptly removed from our care without consent. This resulted in legal proceedings lasting well over a month. This demanded most of my time and as a result, left me unable to successfully complete my academics in a timely manner.
Additionally, this situation caused my mental health to rapidly deteriorate. I was struggling with severe depression daily, which was an additional factor to my inability to complete my academics.
My niece is back in our care now, having normal, regular contact with her. In May, I began weekly/bi-weekly therapy to manage and improve my mental health and have started taking medication for my depression. I have every intention of continuing therapy throughout the new school year and taking every necessary step to maintain my mental health to ensure a successful semester.
Additionally, this situation caused my mental health to rapidly deteriorate. I was struggling with severe depression daily, which was an additional factor to my inability to complete my academics.
My niece is back in our care now, having normal, regular contact with her. In May, I began weekly/bi-weekly therapy to manage and improve my mental health and have started taking medication for my depression. I have every intention of continuing therapy throughout the new school year and taking every necessary step to maintain my mental health to ensure a successful semester.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: NO DOC (will be sent separately)
Decision Letters
Amendment to Appeal 10887
Relevant Petition: 10887
New Information: I have included a supporting letter from my Psychotherapist which includes more detail and verification regarding my mental health.
Regarding why I didn't drop the course before the deadline of the term it was offered in, I believe I passed the deadline so I was under the impression I wouldn't be able to drop it unless I submitted an appeal.
Regarding why I didn't drop the course before the deadline of the term it was offered in, I believe I passed the deadline so I was under the impression I wouldn't be able to drop it unless I submitted an appeal.
Student Number: 20370637
Documentation
Professional Letter: Sept 2023 Emma Samaroo - Summary letter.pdf