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Petition Type: New
ID: 4649
Submitted: May 29, 2018 at 4:50:29 PM
First Name: yini
Last Name: xie
Student Number: 20016340
Email: 15yx40@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BSC
Plan: MATH
Level of Study: 2
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Waive the requirement to withdraw for one year
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Associate Dean (Studies)
Faculty of Arts and Science
RE: Requirement to withdraw for one year
My name is Yini xie. I am appealing to waive the Requirement to Withdraw for One Year. My time at Queen's is my first time being in Canada alone. Prior to Queen's, my mother was with me. In my first year at Queen's University, I chose to take MATH 121, BIO 102, BIO103, CHEM 112, PHY 117 and JPAN 100, without discussing with my advisor about the course selection and I picked very difficult courses during a difficult time of adjustment.
In my second year, I changed my course selection to better assist in achieving the grades necessary to remove me from academic probation. In second year, my first term GPA was 1.68, but my cumulative GPA only have 1.16, so I spoke with an A&S advisor, and I was told that if a student made great progress, school would be willing to give students an another chance. In the second term, I was working hard to improve my marks. I spent a lot of time in library, and I booked study rooms to study with students who had good scores. In the end of my second term (w2018), my enrollment GPA was 1.82, and my cumulative GPA was 1.34.
I believe that I have demonstrated that I am able to work hard and achieve good marks and although there were some difficulties this year, I have made great strides and would be very appreciative of an opportunity to keep up the positive momentum.
I am currently enrolled in summer courses and I am hopeful that WRIT 125 can improve my English writing skills as I am an international student and had some difficulties in English.
In the past period of time since all of this has happened, I have engaged in self-analysis and evaluation and I have found that there are several issues that need to be addressed for my learning situation:
1. Ask for TAs for assistance.
2. Limit my courses to no more than four per term.
3. Seeking assistance from campus resources like The Learning Commons, Writing Centre or the Learning Strategies Counsellors.
4. Join a study groups and connect with a tutor or peer mentor.
(please find the attached Academic Plan as reference)
I will continue to work hard toward my educational goals and would be grateful if you would consider this appeal.
Sincerely,
Yini Xie
Faculty of Arts and Science
RE: Requirement to withdraw for one year
My name is Yini xie. I am appealing to waive the Requirement to Withdraw for One Year. My time at Queen's is my first time being in Canada alone. Prior to Queen's, my mother was with me. In my first year at Queen's University, I chose to take MATH 121, BIO 102, BIO103, CHEM 112, PHY 117 and JPAN 100, without discussing with my advisor about the course selection and I picked very difficult courses during a difficult time of adjustment.
In my second year, I changed my course selection to better assist in achieving the grades necessary to remove me from academic probation. In second year, my first term GPA was 1.68, but my cumulative GPA only have 1.16, so I spoke with an A&S advisor, and I was told that if a student made great progress, school would be willing to give students an another chance. In the second term, I was working hard to improve my marks. I spent a lot of time in library, and I booked study rooms to study with students who had good scores. In the end of my second term (w2018), my enrollment GPA was 1.82, and my cumulative GPA was 1.34.
I believe that I have demonstrated that I am able to work hard and achieve good marks and although there were some difficulties this year, I have made great strides and would be very appreciative of an opportunity to keep up the positive momentum.
I am currently enrolled in summer courses and I am hopeful that WRIT 125 can improve my English writing skills as I am an international student and had some difficulties in English.
In the past period of time since all of this has happened, I have engaged in self-analysis and evaluation and I have found that there are several issues that need to be addressed for my learning situation:
1. Ask for TAs for assistance.
2. Limit my courses to no more than four per term.
3. Seeking assistance from campus resources like The Learning Commons, Writing Centre or the Learning Strategies Counsellors.
4. Join a study groups and connect with a tutor or peer mentor.
(please find the attached Academic Plan as reference)
I will continue to work hard toward my educational goals and would be grateful if you would consider this appeal.
Sincerely,
Yini Xie
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Academic plan
1. Course of Study
My alternate program is BSC, because I'm in pending list of Bachelor of Science (Hons.), and I chose Gender Studies as my minor program is, and I am also in pending list. I am taking WRIT 125 and HIST 214 during this summer semester. For next semester, I will choose some courses about Math, such as MATH 221, STAT 268. Since I'm very interesting about gender studies, and film, I want to choose some courses about gender studies and film courses too, such as GNDS212, GNDS215 and FILM 110.
2. Full-time Status
To be a full-time student, I will spend at least 15-20 hours of classes per week and another 20 hours of after-school study time. For next semester, if at any time I fell I am not good for some courses, I will go to the advisor to find some help. I will be thrifty with my time management to make sure I will do well, and I will enhance my communication ability with TAs and professors.
3. Strategies for Success
In my first year, I got low grades because I misjudged my ability and chose a lots of difficult courses. In this year, I will follow up with an academic advisor or other professionals to ensure that I am addressing the relevant performance issues appropriately.
In the past two years, I haven't contacted with TAs and professors to solve these problems in time when I meet some academic problems. I will ask for TAs and professor's help.
When I have difficulty with the course contents, I will take prerequisite courses instead, plan regular consultations with the course professors and TAs, seek assistance from a campus resources like The Learning Commons, Writing Centre or the Learning Strategies Counsellors, join a study group, and connect with a tutor or peer mentor.
1. Course of Study
My alternate program is BSC, because I'm in pending list of Bachelor of Science (Hons.), and I chose Gender Studies as my minor program is, and I am also in pending list. I am taking WRIT 125 and HIST 214 during this summer semester. For next semester, I will choose some courses about Math, such as MATH 221, STAT 268. Since I'm very interesting about gender studies, and film, I want to choose some courses about gender studies and film courses too, such as GNDS212, GNDS215 and FILM 110.
2. Full-time Status
To be a full-time student, I will spend at least 15-20 hours of classes per week and another 20 hours of after-school study time. For next semester, if at any time I fell I am not good for some courses, I will go to the advisor to find some help. I will be thrifty with my time management to make sure I will do well, and I will enhance my communication ability with TAs and professors.
3. Strategies for Success
In my first year, I got low grades because I misjudged my ability and chose a lots of difficult courses. In this year, I will follow up with an academic advisor or other professionals to ensure that I am addressing the relevant performance issues appropriately.
In the past two years, I haven't contacted with TAs and professors to solve these problems in time when I meet some academic problems. I will ask for TAs and professor's help.
When I have difficulty with the course contents, I will take prerequisite courses instead, plan regular consultations with the course professors and TAs, seek assistance from a campus resources like The Learning Commons, Writing Centre or the Learning Strategies Counsellors, join a study group, and connect with a tutor or peer mentor.
Documentation
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Decision Letters
History
Originally submitted May 29, 2018 at 4:50:29 PM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | Prepared for Review | Carrie Roosenmaalen | 2018-05-30 1:12:24 PM | |
| status | N/A | Prepared for Review | In Review | Spring Forsberg | 2018-06-01 9:37:32 AM | |
| status | N/A | In Review | Granted | Spring Forsberg | 2018-06-15 9:36:32 AM | |
| associate_dean | N/A | Johanne Benard, Ph.D. | Spring Forsberg | 2018-06-15 9:36:32 AM | ||
| decision_letter | N/A | N/A | Decision letter sent | Spring Forsberg | 2018-06-15 9:37:11 AM |