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Petition Type: New
ID: 4561
Submitted: May 14, 2018 at 6:55:24 PM
First Name: Hannah
Last Name: Simpson
Student Number: 20005521
Email: 15hjs1@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: DRAM
Level of Study: 2
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Drop a course after the academic deadline, Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Code: GNDS 212
Term: Fall
Year: 2017
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: MUTH 110
Term: Fall
Year: 2017
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: CLST 103
Term: Winter
Year: 2018
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: GNDS 215
Term: Winter
Year: 2018
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: DRAM 220
Term: Winter
Year: 2018
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: DRAM 200
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2018
Petition Category: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Instructor's Name: Julie Salverson
Code: DRAM 240
Term: Fall
Year: 2017
Petition Category: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Instructor's Name: Adair Redish
Code: DRAM 241
Term: Winter
Year: 2018
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: DRAM 246
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2018
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Dean Johanne Benard,
My name is Hannah Joan Simpson (student 20005521). I am writing this letter to appeal to have courses dropped from my transcript as I did not successfully complete them. I had a very difficult year from a mental health perspective.
The stress of second year started to mount in late semester one. I thought the break at Christmas holidays would allow me to regain my momentum and get on track for semester two. I met with the Learning Strategies Centre in January to try to create a study plan.
I stopped taking my medication, which made me lose even more focus. My stress mounted and my anxiety took over. I fell into a downward spiral of binge eating and social isolation. There were many days I could not even get out of bed. Ultimately, I was unable to complete many of my courses successfully.
I have taken steps to overcome the paralyzing power of anxiety. I am meeting with a counsellor to develop strategies. I am keeping a bullet journal. I am taking an online course this summer and have created a schedule of working on it for a minimum of two hours a day. I am committed to taking my medication.
I really want to return for fall semester and view the 2018/2019 academic year as my true second year. I will start by taking only 3 courses, to prevent me from becoming overwhelmed. This past year was a true wake -up call that forced me to realize that the anxiety I had developed as a teenager was taking over my life.
I am requesting that the following courses be removed from my transcript: Drama 200, Drama 220, Drama 241, GNDS 215, CLST 103, MUTH 110, GNDS 212. I am also requesting a credit standing for Drama 240.
I really love Queen¿¿s and Kingston. The university is very important to me. I need to return to prove to myself that I can be successful. I need to return so that I can overcome my anxiety.
I am more than willing to come up to Kingston to speak with you in person if you want.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Respectfully,
Hannah Joan Simpson
My name is Hannah Joan Simpson (student 20005521). I am writing this letter to appeal to have courses dropped from my transcript as I did not successfully complete them. I had a very difficult year from a mental health perspective.
The stress of second year started to mount in late semester one. I thought the break at Christmas holidays would allow me to regain my momentum and get on track for semester two. I met with the Learning Strategies Centre in January to try to create a study plan.
I stopped taking my medication, which made me lose even more focus. My stress mounted and my anxiety took over. I fell into a downward spiral of binge eating and social isolation. There were many days I could not even get out of bed. Ultimately, I was unable to complete many of my courses successfully.
I have taken steps to overcome the paralyzing power of anxiety. I am meeting with a counsellor to develop strategies. I am keeping a bullet journal. I am taking an online course this summer and have created a schedule of working on it for a minimum of two hours a day. I am committed to taking my medication.
I really want to return for fall semester and view the 2018/2019 academic year as my true second year. I will start by taking only 3 courses, to prevent me from becoming overwhelmed. This past year was a true wake -up call that forced me to realize that the anxiety I had developed as a teenager was taking over my life.
I am requesting that the following courses be removed from my transcript: Drama 200, Drama 220, Drama 241, GNDS 215, CLST 103, MUTH 110, GNDS 212. I am also requesting a credit standing for Drama 240.
I really love Queen¿¿s and Kingston. The university is very important to me. I need to return to prove to myself that I can be successful. I need to return so that I can overcome my anxiety.
I am more than willing to come up to Kingston to speak with you in person if you want.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Respectfully,
Hannah Joan Simpson
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: attached