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Petition Letter: December 18th 2017
Dear Dr. Jill Atkinson,

I am appealing to drop my grade for ECON111 (Fall, 2016) from my transcript.
Around the time I began my studies at Queen's University last year, significant issues regarding my mental health arose, specifically insomnia. During this period of time, it was a common occurrence for me to go days without sleeping. This resulted in numerous factors that affected my studies, including drowsiness, a major increase of anxiety, lack of focus, and most of all my attendance in labs and classes. The accumulation of these factors soon impeded my academic performance as I fell behind in my courses. Before the winter exam season in 2016, I made the decision to suspend my studies until this issue was resolved. After I had withdrawn, I sought help from my family doctor. Through different trials of prescription, change of diet, lifestyle, and varies other suggestions, I was able to properly manage my insomnia. Since returning to Queens, there has been a significant improvement in my academic performance, and I have had no issues with my studies. I currently have a lighter course load than last year, and I will gradually increase my academic commitments by taking more courses as time passes. In addition, I plan to use the summer term to keep up with my peers. If insomnia or other mental health issues become present again, I plan to immediately seek support from my family doctor and consult academic advisors. I aim to achieve a major in Mathematics, Physics, or possibly Applied Science in the future. Regardless of which program I plan to pursue, the grade I received in ECON111 will dramatically impact my cumulative GPA. I do not see this appeal as a fresh start, but rather an opportunity for my transcript to accurately reflect who I am as a student.

Thank you for your consideration,



Brandon Bedwell
20016259
15bkb@queensu.ca


I will attach a letter from my family doctor briefly describing the circumstances mentioned above.