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Petition Type: New
ID: 3837
Submitted: September 25, 2017 at 10:58:29 PM
First Name: Cynthia
Last Name: Sedlezky
Student Number: 20052119
Email: 16cs54@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BSC
Plan: KIN
Level of Study: 1
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Add a course after the academic deadline
Code: GNDS 120
Term: Fall
Year: 2017
Petition Category: Add a course after the academic deadline
Instructor's Name: Habibi Burcu Burcu Baba
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: To the Associate Dean (Studies),
I am appealing to switch one of my courses for the fall term, essentially dropping one and adding another. I wish to drop KNPE 153, Introductory Biomechanics, and instead enroll in GNDS 120, Women, Gender, Difference. Doing so would require a switch in my lecture time for PSYCH 100, Principles of Psychology.
There are several reasons why I wish to switch courses, as well as reasons why I was not able to do the switch prior to the deadline of this past Friday, September 23.
On September 14, I was informed by my mother that my Aunt had been incarcerated. Since learning this, I have spent most of my time out of class at home with my family for emotional support, as well as for the comfort of my eight-year-old and twelve-year-old cousins. The stress of this situation has made it difficult for me to find worth in one of the current courses I am enrolled in, which leads to the first reason why I am wishing to switch.
Prior to being notified of knowledge of my Aunt, I was having tremendous doubts as to whether Kinesiology was a suitable program for me, due to both my interests and goals. In addition to finding my Introductory Biomechanics course exceedingly difficult, I have come to realize that I also have no passion for this subject field. Further, spending significant instructional hours and study hours on this course has led me to believe that in fact Kinesiology may not be my niche.
Further, my interest in social sciences, along with being queer, has propelled me to look into taking GNDS 120. Nevertheless, my growing intent to switch courses was occurring in tandem to spending vast amounts of time at home (in Ottawa) over the past few weeks. As a result, I have been extremely removed from important notices and information that has been spread to my fellow students, as I have only just discovered that the add/drop date passed three days ago.
Furthermore, please thoroughly consider this request, as this decision will create a hugely positive impact on my life, through allowing me to further embrace the intellectual journey of my choosing, as well as relieve the stress of having to take a course that I abhor.
Cynthia Sedlezky
I am appealing to switch one of my courses for the fall term, essentially dropping one and adding another. I wish to drop KNPE 153, Introductory Biomechanics, and instead enroll in GNDS 120, Women, Gender, Difference. Doing so would require a switch in my lecture time for PSYCH 100, Principles of Psychology.
There are several reasons why I wish to switch courses, as well as reasons why I was not able to do the switch prior to the deadline of this past Friday, September 23.
On September 14, I was informed by my mother that my Aunt had been incarcerated. Since learning this, I have spent most of my time out of class at home with my family for emotional support, as well as for the comfort of my eight-year-old and twelve-year-old cousins. The stress of this situation has made it difficult for me to find worth in one of the current courses I am enrolled in, which leads to the first reason why I am wishing to switch.
Prior to being notified of knowledge of my Aunt, I was having tremendous doubts as to whether Kinesiology was a suitable program for me, due to both my interests and goals. In addition to finding my Introductory Biomechanics course exceedingly difficult, I have come to realize that I also have no passion for this subject field. Further, spending significant instructional hours and study hours on this course has led me to believe that in fact Kinesiology may not be my niche.
Further, my interest in social sciences, along with being queer, has propelled me to look into taking GNDS 120. Nevertheless, my growing intent to switch courses was occurring in tandem to spending vast amounts of time at home (in Ottawa) over the past few weeks. As a result, I have been extremely removed from important notices and information that has been spread to my fellow students, as I have only just discovered that the add/drop date passed three days ago.
Furthermore, please thoroughly consider this request, as this decision will create a hugely positive impact on my life, through allowing me to further embrace the intellectual journey of my choosing, as well as relieve the stress of having to take a course that I abhor.
Cynthia Sedlezky
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: My family and I are working together to ensure that my academic success is not hindered by these extenuating circumstances. I have been in contact with the Student Wellness Services to begin seeking psychological care for the trauma I have experienced. As well, I believe that taking courses adhering more to my passions and interests will allow me to achieve greater academic success, furthering my reasons to continue to study at Queen¿¿s.
These outlined plans will allow me to reach my goal of achieving roughly a 3.7 GPA, as my future intent is to be accepted, and subsequently attend Medical School. Through taking courses with subjects about which I am genuinely intrigued, I will have greater motivation and dedication to my studies, thus promoting my ability to achieve this high GPA score.
These outlined plans will allow me to reach my goal of achieving roughly a 3.7 GPA, as my future intent is to be accepted, and subsequently attend Medical School. Through taking courses with subjects about which I am genuinely intrigued, I will have greater motivation and dedication to my studies, thus promoting my ability to achieve this high GPA score.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: NO DOC
Document: Scan 1-7.jpeg
Documentation Detail: A letter from my older sister, Valerie Sedlezky