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Petition Type: New
ID: 7725
Submitted: May 18, 2021 at 12:09:20 PM
First Name: Jingkai
Last Name: Chen
Student Number: 10177906
Email: 14jc88@queensu.ca
Degree Program: MPH
Plan: Master of Public Health
Level of Study: 4
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Add a course after the academic deadline
Code: PHGY 215
Term: Summer
Year: 2021
Petition Category: Add a course after the academic deadline
Instructor's Name: Christopher Ward
Code: PHGY 216
Term: Summer
Year: 2021
Petition Category: Add a course after the academic deadline
Instructor's Name: Christopher Ward
Province / Region: Eastern Ontario
Exam Centre: Kingston
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Dr. Jenn Stephenson (Associate Dean of Academic),
I am appealing to late add PHGY 215-700(2647) and PHGY 216-700(2648) (Summer, 2021).
My name is Jack, and I am currently a Master of Public Health student at Queen's. In the past few years, as I volunteered in the Revved-up program and working with physiotherapists to heal my injuries, I have grown an immense passion for pursuing a career in rehabilitation. I hope to apply for MScPT programs towards the end of 2021 as my first step toward becoming a physiotherapist. However, I did not get the chance to study physiology during my undergraduate degree (I hold a BAH in Psychology and Geography from Queen's), which is a prerequisite course for all of the programs I am looking forward to applying to.
I came to the decision of taking physiology courses during the summer fairly late (early May 2021), and I missed the enrollment deadline due to the logistical difficulty that comes with registering for non-degree undergraduate courses as a graduate student. After consulting with the course instructor, undergraduate admission staff, health science department staff and my graduate academic advisor regarding my situation, I obtained the registration form for a graduate student to take undergraduate courses in the Faculty of Arts and Science on a Non-Degree, Post-Degree Program (UBASC) last Friday (May 14th). Unfortunately, I was only able to obtain all the required signatures for the course enrollment on the following Monday (May 17th), thus missing the enrollment deadline.
I understand that logistical difficulty is not an excuse for my action; however, I have full confidence in my ability to excel in both courses since I have maintained a 4.10 GPA in my full-time graduate program. I will dedicate twice the amount of learning hours as recommended on the syllabus to catch up on the material and follow my personalized study plan to fulfill the assessments of both courses. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jack Chen
I am appealing to late add PHGY 215-700(2647) and PHGY 216-700(2648) (Summer, 2021).
My name is Jack, and I am currently a Master of Public Health student at Queen's. In the past few years, as I volunteered in the Revved-up program and working with physiotherapists to heal my injuries, I have grown an immense passion for pursuing a career in rehabilitation. I hope to apply for MScPT programs towards the end of 2021 as my first step toward becoming a physiotherapist. However, I did not get the chance to study physiology during my undergraduate degree (I hold a BAH in Psychology and Geography from Queen's), which is a prerequisite course for all of the programs I am looking forward to applying to.
I came to the decision of taking physiology courses during the summer fairly late (early May 2021), and I missed the enrollment deadline due to the logistical difficulty that comes with registering for non-degree undergraduate courses as a graduate student. After consulting with the course instructor, undergraduate admission staff, health science department staff and my graduate academic advisor regarding my situation, I obtained the registration form for a graduate student to take undergraduate courses in the Faculty of Arts and Science on a Non-Degree, Post-Degree Program (UBASC) last Friday (May 14th). Unfortunately, I was only able to obtain all the required signatures for the course enrollment on the following Monday (May 17th), thus missing the enrollment deadline.
I understand that logistical difficulty is not an excuse for my action; however, I have full confidence in my ability to excel in both courses since I have maintained a 4.10 GPA in my full-time graduate program. I will dedicate twice the amount of learning hours as recommended on the syllabus to catch up on the material and follow my personalized study plan to fulfill the assessments of both courses. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jack Chen
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Academic Preparation
Alongside taking summer courses, I am also completing my practicum placement for my Master of Public Health degree during the summer. Some might say this might overload my schedule, but I found having parallel goals that complement each other helps me better manage my time and energy throughout the day. I plan to create a study plan for the subjects and adjust as needed due to unforeseeable events. Having a well-designed yet dynamic study plan has helped me maintain a 4.10 GPA in my graduate program, and I believe it will transfer well for my summer courses.
Motivation
In the past few years, as I volunteered in the Revved-up program and working with physiotherapists to heal my injuries, I have grown an immense passion for pursuing a career in rehabilitation. Learning and mastering the material of these two courses will give me the skills and confidence to apply and complete further education in physiotherapy school. I found the physiology of the human body fascinating; thus, the intrinsic motivation to master the material will only be deepened the further I dive into the subject.
Personal and Financial Resources
I plan on maintaining constant communication with the instructor, TAs and my graduate academic advisor when an issue arises. My current employment and emergency funds have provided me with a financial buffer in case of an emergency.
Situational Demands
I do not foresee any situational demands that might hinder my ability to complete these subjects for this semester. However, in case of an emergency, I will contact the instructor and request extensions or alternative solutions to help me complete the subject.
Alongside taking summer courses, I am also completing my practicum placement for my Master of Public Health degree during the summer. Some might say this might overload my schedule, but I found having parallel goals that complement each other helps me better manage my time and energy throughout the day. I plan to create a study plan for the subjects and adjust as needed due to unforeseeable events. Having a well-designed yet dynamic study plan has helped me maintain a 4.10 GPA in my graduate program, and I believe it will transfer well for my summer courses.
Motivation
In the past few years, as I volunteered in the Revved-up program and working with physiotherapists to heal my injuries, I have grown an immense passion for pursuing a career in rehabilitation. Learning and mastering the material of these two courses will give me the skills and confidence to apply and complete further education in physiotherapy school. I found the physiology of the human body fascinating; thus, the intrinsic motivation to master the material will only be deepened the further I dive into the subject.
Personal and Financial Resources
I plan on maintaining constant communication with the instructor, TAs and my graduate academic advisor when an issue arises. My current employment and emergency funds have provided me with a financial buffer in case of an emergency.
Situational Demands
I do not foresee any situational demands that might hinder my ability to complete these subjects for this semester. However, in case of an emergency, I will contact the instructor and request extensions or alternative solutions to help me complete the subject.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: NO DOC
Documentation Detail: Registration Form of UBASC