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Petition Type: New
ID: 7870
Submitted: June 15, 2021 at 11:22:04 PM
First Name: Nicholas
Last Name: Mountford
Student Number: 20230016
Email: 19nam15@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BA
Plan: POLS
Level of Study: 1
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Waive the requirement to withdraw for one year
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Hello, I am writing this appeal because I know that I can do better. Throughout this past year, I have not been able to focus on my work and getting it done right away. This is because of family issues I have been having. Throughout this year I have been constantly worrying about my family. My family issues have consumed my every thought since the beginning of the year. Every night I feel sick because I'm never sure what will happen. If you would like to know the extent of my family's issues I will tell you but would prefer if I didn't. I know I could have done better and produced the results I should have but my family's health and safety is the most important thing for me which I why I wasn't able to be the best me. Next year I will be the best I can be because my family has been working through our problems and we have made significant progress. Moreover, I had COVID twice during the school year which gave me headaches for two weeks each making it difficult for me to concentrate on my school work.
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: My academic plan starts with making sure I have a minimum of 75 in all my courses. I will be setting aside two hours a day to make sure that I fully understand every piece of content that is given to me. Furthermore, I will be making sure I meet with my tutor once a week as well as giving her the content I am learning so I can be tested by her weekly. Moreover, I will be changing my course load to some courses I find easier in order to make sure the marks I get are what I want them to be. If my situation ever affects my school work again I will immediately book regular sessions with a medical professional so that it doesn't interfere with my school work. I will be making sure I exercise more so that way I can clear my head and make sure my mental health is good, which will allow my school work to improve.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: I don't have any documentation because my issue is within my family and I did not take any steps last school year to support my mental health.