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Petition Type: New
ID: 1572
Submitted: November 19, 2015 at 2:32:35 PM
First Name: Eden
Last Name: Toth
Student Number: 10029176
Email: 1et4@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BA
Plan: Indigenous Studies
Level of Study: 3
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Waive the 21-day or one term deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Associate Dean of Studies
Queen¿¿s University
To Whom It May Concern:
I am requesting to waive the 21 day regulation on academic appeals for courses taken in the 2011-2012 academic year.
The difficulties I experienced during this time were caused by the stress of a family problem that arose at home in British Columbia because of my absence and prevented me both from being able to properly manage the academic demands of a university course load and from reacting to my drop in performance in a timely way.
It was not until I had some distance from this time and was able to speak to a counsellor that I began to understand that what I experienced could be considered an extenuating circumstance and that an academic appeal would have been an appropriate course of action for me. Successfully completing a full course load last year has also given me the confidence to revisit this period of my life at Queen¿¿s.
If this request is granted, I plan to submit an appeal to drop courses late along with documentation from Counselling Services, in the hopes that the transcript I graduate with might better reflect my academic capabilities.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Eden Toth
Student no. 10029176
Queen¿¿s University
To Whom It May Concern:
I am requesting to waive the 21 day regulation on academic appeals for courses taken in the 2011-2012 academic year.
The difficulties I experienced during this time were caused by the stress of a family problem that arose at home in British Columbia because of my absence and prevented me both from being able to properly manage the academic demands of a university course load and from reacting to my drop in performance in a timely way.
It was not until I had some distance from this time and was able to speak to a counsellor that I began to understand that what I experienced could be considered an extenuating circumstance and that an academic appeal would have been an appropriate course of action for me. Successfully completing a full course load last year has also given me the confidence to revisit this period of my life at Queen¿¿s.
If this request is granted, I plan to submit an appeal to drop courses late along with documentation from Counselling Services, in the hopes that the transcript I graduate with might better reflect my academic capabilities.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Eden Toth
Student no. 10029176
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: Notes from Marlo Craig, Counsellor at Queen's
Decision Letters
Amendment to Appeal 1572
Relevant Petition: 1572
First Name: Eden
Last Name: Toth
Student Number: 10029176
Email: 1et4@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BA
Plan: Indigenous Studies
Level of Study: 3
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: ECON 110
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2011
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: ENGL 100
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2011
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: HIST 121
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2011
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: POLS 110
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2011
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: January 8th, 2015.
Associate Dean of Studies
Queen¿¿s University
To Whom It May Concern:
I am requesting to drop late the following courses taken in the 2011-2012 academic year:
ECON 110
ENGL 100
HIST 121
POLS 110
The difficulties I experienced during this time were caused by the stress of a family problem that arose at home in British Columbia immediately after my departure, which prevented me both from being able to properly manage the academic demands of a university course load and from reacting to my drop in performance in a timely way.
Soon after beginning the fall semester, I began to experience difficulty sleeping which directly and negatively affected my studies. I found it difficult to focus on anything, and quickly fell behind on readings and assignments, while my attendance suffered. Because I felt both ashamed and guilty for having fallen so far behind, I kept my struggles from my peers, residence advisors and teachers, in hopes that I could remedy my situation before anybody noticed. I did not participate in extra-curricular or social activities during this time, while I worked to catch-up on my coursework.
The guilt and shame I felt was further compounded as I began to consider the time and funds that were being devoted to my studies. In the second semester, I worked even more frantically to salvage the year, but my condition had deteriorated. I began to avoid all forms of interaction, friends and strangers alike, making attendance of classes (especially tutorials) even more difficult. I was not able to catch up by the end of the year.
Although I did not have the strength and maturity to seek the support I can now see I needed during the 2011-2012 academic year, I returned home after the winter semester in order to deal directly with the source of my stress and care for my family member during their end-of-life (I only later learned that I had been required to withdraw for that year, anyway). Once I no longer needed to be in BC, I felt I could return to my studies guilt-free and focused. In order to prevent a repeat of my first year, I tested myself first with some online courses, and then with a half-year back on campus before committing to returning to a full course load. Since then I have had the pleasure of taking a variety of demanding courses, and have maintained good academic standing.
If this request is granted, I plan to continue working with Counselling Services to ensure that I finish my last year of studies successfully and graduate with a transcript that more accurately reflects my academic abilities, allowing me the possibility of continuing my education at the graduate level sometime in the future.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Eden Toth
Student no. 10029176
Associate Dean of Studies
Queen¿¿s University
To Whom It May Concern:
I am requesting to drop late the following courses taken in the 2011-2012 academic year:
ECON 110
ENGL 100
HIST 121
POLS 110
The difficulties I experienced during this time were caused by the stress of a family problem that arose at home in British Columbia immediately after my departure, which prevented me both from being able to properly manage the academic demands of a university course load and from reacting to my drop in performance in a timely way.
Soon after beginning the fall semester, I began to experience difficulty sleeping which directly and negatively affected my studies. I found it difficult to focus on anything, and quickly fell behind on readings and assignments, while my attendance suffered. Because I felt both ashamed and guilty for having fallen so far behind, I kept my struggles from my peers, residence advisors and teachers, in hopes that I could remedy my situation before anybody noticed. I did not participate in extra-curricular or social activities during this time, while I worked to catch-up on my coursework.
The guilt and shame I felt was further compounded as I began to consider the time and funds that were being devoted to my studies. In the second semester, I worked even more frantically to salvage the year, but my condition had deteriorated. I began to avoid all forms of interaction, friends and strangers alike, making attendance of classes (especially tutorials) even more difficult. I was not able to catch up by the end of the year.
Although I did not have the strength and maturity to seek the support I can now see I needed during the 2011-2012 academic year, I returned home after the winter semester in order to deal directly with the source of my stress and care for my family member during their end-of-life (I only later learned that I had been required to withdraw for that year, anyway). Once I no longer needed to be in BC, I felt I could return to my studies guilt-free and focused. In order to prevent a repeat of my first year, I tested myself first with some online courses, and then with a half-year back on campus before committing to returning to a full course load. Since then I have had the pleasure of taking a variety of demanding courses, and have maintained good academic standing.
If this request is granted, I plan to continue working with Counselling Services to ensure that I finish my last year of studies successfully and graduate with a transcript that more accurately reflects my academic abilities, allowing me the possibility of continuing my education at the graduate level sometime in the future.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Eden Toth
Student no. 10029176
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: Letter from counsellor, Marlo (Queen's Student Wellness Services)