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Petition Type: New
ID: 11413
Submitted: January 15, 2024 at 9:15:33 PM
First Name: Ravid
Last Name: Lapid
Pronoun: She/her
Student Number: 20390836
Email: 22lc34@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BSCH
Plan: Life Sciences
Level of Study: 1
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Code: MATH 130
Term: Fall
Year: 2023
Petition Category: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Instructor's Name: Troy Day
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: I am writing to petition for special consideration regarding my academic performance in the course Math 130 during the recent fall 2023 semester. I would like to explain the extenuating circumstances that have significantly impacted my ability to perform to my usual academic standards as a Jewish and Israeli student.
On October 7th, a deeply personal and distressing event occurred that had a profound effect on me and my family. A family friend's son was murdered on October 7th in Israel, along with the strain of that day on all Jewish people. This created a ripple of grief and mental struggle in my life. Returning to campus in the week that followed, with no family support and being away from people who understood the situation, exacerbated the situation. The horrifying attacks on Jewish people on October 7th, coupled with the subsequent rise in antisemitic incidents, including those on the campus of Queens University, created an environment of fear and anxiety, and I continued to struggle with my mental health.
In the weeks following October 7th, my focus and mental well-being were severely compromised. I prioritized the need to support my family in Vancouver and stay connected with relatives in Israel, leaving me with less time than I had hoped and mental space to devote to my studies. This was particularly evident in Math 130, where I fell behind significantly.
In addition to the emotional struggles, I have always found mathematics to be a challenging field. Despite my best efforts and dedication to my studies and attempting to improve my marks in all courses, grasping complex mathematical concepts in MATH 130 required extra work for me. The events following October 7th significantly hindered my ability to focus and intensified my difficulties with the subject matter.
I have taken steps to address these challenges, including speaking and discussing with Jewish students on campuses around Canada to have peer support. On the academic side, I attended review sessions for my exams and did my best to keep up with the material and prepare for tests and exams. Despite my attempts, the combined impact of personal grief and heightened anxiety due to the unsettling antisemitic climate and the inherent academic challenges of MATH 130 led to a noticeable decline in my performance, which was beyond my control. I found myself unable to prepare adequately for exams and struggled to keep pace with the coursework.
Therefore, I request that these circumstances be taken into consideration regarding my performance in Math 130. I believe this situation is an anomaly in my academic journey, and I am taking proactive steps to ensure my future performance is not similarly affected.
Thank you for considering my petition.
On October 7th, a deeply personal and distressing event occurred that had a profound effect on me and my family. A family friend's son was murdered on October 7th in Israel, along with the strain of that day on all Jewish people. This created a ripple of grief and mental struggle in my life. Returning to campus in the week that followed, with no family support and being away from people who understood the situation, exacerbated the situation. The horrifying attacks on Jewish people on October 7th, coupled with the subsequent rise in antisemitic incidents, including those on the campus of Queens University, created an environment of fear and anxiety, and I continued to struggle with my mental health.
In the weeks following October 7th, my focus and mental well-being were severely compromised. I prioritized the need to support my family in Vancouver and stay connected with relatives in Israel, leaving me with less time than I had hoped and mental space to devote to my studies. This was particularly evident in Math 130, where I fell behind significantly.
In addition to the emotional struggles, I have always found mathematics to be a challenging field. Despite my best efforts and dedication to my studies and attempting to improve my marks in all courses, grasping complex mathematical concepts in MATH 130 required extra work for me. The events following October 7th significantly hindered my ability to focus and intensified my difficulties with the subject matter.
I have taken steps to address these challenges, including speaking and discussing with Jewish students on campuses around Canada to have peer support. On the academic side, I attended review sessions for my exams and did my best to keep up with the material and prepare for tests and exams. Despite my attempts, the combined impact of personal grief and heightened anxiety due to the unsettling antisemitic climate and the inherent academic challenges of MATH 130 led to a noticeable decline in my performance, which was beyond my control. I found myself unable to prepare adequately for exams and struggled to keep pace with the coursework.
Therefore, I request that these circumstances be taken into consideration regarding my performance in Math 130. I believe this situation is an anomaly in my academic journey, and I am taking proactive steps to ensure my future performance is not similarly affected.
Thank you for considering my petition.
Documentation
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