Manage Appeals
Petition Type: New
ID: 3529
Submitted: May 26, 2017 at 12:47:23 PM
First Name: Meng
Last Name: Qi
Student Number: 5774319
Email: 7mq@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BSC
Plan: LISC
Level of Study: 2
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Appeal Letter
Dear Associate Dean (Studies):
I am appealing to Return to Studies after a Requirement to Withdraw for Three Years has Lapsed.
I was required to withdraw from Queen¿¿s for a minimum of three years in May 2014. The main reason that I did not pass the academic probation after returned from withdraw for one year was I had difficulties dealing with lost and grief which led to unhealthy psychological condition that debilitated my academic performance. In summer 2013, I lost my grandmother and a close friend. The sorrow combined with my history of depression really hit me hard. Although I was getting treatment from psychiatrist during 2013-2014 academic years, it did not help me make a rational assessment of my academic abilities nor set up realistic goals for myself. I fell into false believe that I would be fine if I work hard enough. I refused to let other people help me and also denied I needed time to heal.
In result of been required to withdraw for three years, I realized I need time to make personal adjustments before I could do anything well. Therefore, I took a year off from studying to focus on my well-being. I was seeing doctors and a counselor regularly, as well as maintaining exercises and healthy diet. After regain my health, I decided to study in Medical Lab Assistant/Technician program at St. Lawrence College.
In the academic year of 2015-2016 I studied in St. Lawrence College, I have not only gained knowledge of medical lab science, but also acquired and enhanced many learning strategies. Even though it was an intense program with 6-7 courses each semester, I managed to graduate with accumulated GPA of 3.57 and passed the national Medical Lab Assistant certify exam. This successful experience heightens my confidence in archiving academic success in the future.
I started working part time back home in China after I graduated from the Medical Lab Assistant/Technician program. Meanwhile, I continued taking online courses at St. Lawrence College relate to health care management. This has been another good practice of time management skill, and balancing between work and study, which I will be benefit in future study.
In the past three year, I have been making great efforts to get myself prepared for future academic success, include getting helps from health-care professional, continued studying and learning to be an effective student. I believe I am ready to come back to continue my study at Queen¿¿s, and I am confident that I will be able to achieve good academic results in the coming year.
Yours sincerely,
Meng Qi
Dear Associate Dean (Studies):
I am appealing to Return to Studies after a Requirement to Withdraw for Three Years has Lapsed.
I was required to withdraw from Queen¿¿s for a minimum of three years in May 2014. The main reason that I did not pass the academic probation after returned from withdraw for one year was I had difficulties dealing with lost and grief which led to unhealthy psychological condition that debilitated my academic performance. In summer 2013, I lost my grandmother and a close friend. The sorrow combined with my history of depression really hit me hard. Although I was getting treatment from psychiatrist during 2013-2014 academic years, it did not help me make a rational assessment of my academic abilities nor set up realistic goals for myself. I fell into false believe that I would be fine if I work hard enough. I refused to let other people help me and also denied I needed time to heal.
In result of been required to withdraw for three years, I realized I need time to make personal adjustments before I could do anything well. Therefore, I took a year off from studying to focus on my well-being. I was seeing doctors and a counselor regularly, as well as maintaining exercises and healthy diet. After regain my health, I decided to study in Medical Lab Assistant/Technician program at St. Lawrence College.
In the academic year of 2015-2016 I studied in St. Lawrence College, I have not only gained knowledge of medical lab science, but also acquired and enhanced many learning strategies. Even though it was an intense program with 6-7 courses each semester, I managed to graduate with accumulated GPA of 3.57 and passed the national Medical Lab Assistant certify exam. This successful experience heightens my confidence in archiving academic success in the future.
I started working part time back home in China after I graduated from the Medical Lab Assistant/Technician program. Meanwhile, I continued taking online courses at St. Lawrence College relate to health care management. This has been another good practice of time management skill, and balancing between work and study, which I will be benefit in future study.
In the past three year, I have been making great efforts to get myself prepared for future academic success, include getting helps from health-care professional, continued studying and learning to be an effective student. I believe I am ready to come back to continue my study at Queen¿¿s, and I am confident that I will be able to achieve good academic results in the coming year.
Yours sincerely,
Meng Qi
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Academic Plan
1. Course of Study
I am aware that I will be placed on academic probation after return from being required to withdraw. Therefore, the primary focus of my study for the first year of return will be increasing my GPA to get though the academic probation. I am planning on continue my degree plan in BSc LISC, and retake courses I failed, especially prerequisite courses for my program is an effected way to raise GPA.
2. Full time versus Part Time Status
Take a lighter course load after come back from required to withdraw seems to be appropriate for me. As an international student, being full time status is an essential part in keeping my study permit valued. That means returning to study as part time student is not suitable for me. Considering I will be retaking some courses, I think taking 9 or 12 units per term would be realistic. Although I may need to carry a part-time job during this coming academic year because of my financial situation, I will make sure the job won¿¿t interfere with my study.
3. Strategies for Success
The most valuable lesson I learned from those unsuccessful years is that the key to my success is I need to be truthful to myself, have a clear understanding of my current condition/abilities, strengths, and limitations, thus set up realistic goals and manage my time accordingly. I have come to the peace with the reality that depression may have a long term effects on me. I will continue seeing health care professionals and counselors regularly to help maintain the mental health needed to be an effective student. The year I spend in St. Lawrence College was a great opportunity for me to develop and enhance various learning skills, including time management, effective reading, exam techniques, etc. I am sure those skills I acquired will be a great benefit to my future study. Also, I will actively seeking assistance from resources and support services on campus, such as Writing Center, the Learning Strategies and peer mentor program.
1. Course of Study
I am aware that I will be placed on academic probation after return from being required to withdraw. Therefore, the primary focus of my study for the first year of return will be increasing my GPA to get though the academic probation. I am planning on continue my degree plan in BSc LISC, and retake courses I failed, especially prerequisite courses for my program is an effected way to raise GPA.
2. Full time versus Part Time Status
Take a lighter course load after come back from required to withdraw seems to be appropriate for me. As an international student, being full time status is an essential part in keeping my study permit valued. That means returning to study as part time student is not suitable for me. Considering I will be retaking some courses, I think taking 9 or 12 units per term would be realistic. Although I may need to carry a part-time job during this coming academic year because of my financial situation, I will make sure the job won¿¿t interfere with my study.
3. Strategies for Success
The most valuable lesson I learned from those unsuccessful years is that the key to my success is I need to be truthful to myself, have a clear understanding of my current condition/abilities, strengths, and limitations, thus set up realistic goals and manage my time accordingly. I have come to the peace with the reality that depression may have a long term effects on me. I will continue seeing health care professionals and counselors regularly to help maintain the mental health needed to be an effective student. The year I spend in St. Lawrence College was a great opportunity for me to develop and enhance various learning skills, including time management, effective reading, exam techniques, etc. I am sure those skills I acquired will be a great benefit to my future study. Also, I will actively seeking assistance from resources and support services on campus, such as Writing Center, the Learning Strategies and peer mentor program.
Documentation
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