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Petition Type: New
ID: 9205
Submitted: May 24, 2022 at 2:39:53 PM
First Name: zahra
Last Name: matcheswalla
Student Number: 20213263
Email: 19zam5@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: HIST
Level of Study: 2
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Waive the requirement to withdraw for one year
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Associate Dean,
I am writing to you to waive the requirement to withdraw for one year. During the fall semester, I was up to date on all my academics but, I experienced unexpected, extenuating circumstances which affected my schoolwork during the winter term. During the winter semester, I got involved in a toxic and abusive relationship that affected my mental and physical health. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder as well. It was extremely hard for me to be motivated and keep my focus on anything as I was in a toxic environment where I was constantly belittled. I had pushed everyone close to me away so I was alone and didn??t know what to do. I still tried as hard as I could to work on my studies and all my assignments, I did submit I achieved good grades.
I am writing to you to waive the requirement to withdraw for one year. During the fall semester, I was up to date on all my academics but, I experienced unexpected, extenuating circumstances which affected my schoolwork during the winter term. During the winter semester, I got involved in a toxic and abusive relationship that affected my mental and physical health. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder as well. It was extremely hard for me to be motivated and keep my focus on anything as I was in a toxic environment where I was constantly belittled. I had pushed everyone close to me away so I was alone and didn??t know what to do. I still tried as hard as I could to work on my studies and all my assignments, I did submit I achieved good grades.
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: I have also talked to an Academic Advisor, and they helped me come up with an Academic plan. I have also asked my instructor for course HIST 109 if I can move forward with an incomplete grade or if I can drop the course. I am also taking two summer history courses which I have been very engaged in and working on every day. If I receive an incomplete grade or drop HIST 109, my GPA will hopefully become higher. Again, I have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and have since been receiving treatment. I have also removed myself from my toxic relationship and I am working on myself through therapy. I am also planning to work in the coming school year and am determined to work hard. I am a good student and just got wrapped into a bad situation. Also, the university being completely in person has also helped me a lot as online school didn??t help with my situation. I hope I have convinced you that I can move forward with my academics this year. Thank you so much.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: BPD diagnosis ( will submit by tomorrow)
Decision Letters
Amendment to Appeal 9205
Relevant Petition: 9205
Student Number: 20213263
Documentation
Professional Letter: 5BD6AF88-B155-4F9A-B170-B8FDC4B9E06F-0.jpeg
Level 1 Status
Status: DeniedLevel 2
Appeal Type: Level 2
ID: 85
Submitted: July 21, 2022 at 11:59:29 AM
Relevant Petition: 9205
Decision(s) Being Appealed: Waive the requirement to withdraw for one year
Appeal Letter
Appeal Letter: Dear Board of Studies,
I am appealing the Associate Dean??s decision to deny my appeal to waive the Requirement to Withdraw for a minimum of one year. In my last letter, I stated that I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder due to an abusive relationship. This was my main struggle which made it difficult to keep up with my studies. In my original appeal documentation, it only said that I was diagnosed with BPD, but it was not descriptive enough. At the beginning of the new year, I was in a highly toxic relationship that caused detrimental effects. It was hard to manage studies or even find any passion to study while you always lived in fear and paranoia. It was difficult to sleep because I had nightmares and my eating habits were also bad. During this time, classes were also online which was another hurdle to tackle when you are stuck in a toxic situation. I also live in Canada alone as the rest of my family lives in Pakistan and my family also disobeyed the relationship which did not make things easier. I really had no support system. I was also influenced into drinking alcohol a lot which really took a toll on my anxiety. This went on until March when I finally left the relationship. After leaving the relationship I still had a lot of traumas which caused me to keep myself locked up in my room and contemplate my life. It was so hard to find the passion to study or even show my face when I did not even want to be present in the world. As I stated before I was diagnosed with BPD, this was during February. I was still in a bad place, so I did not take the necessary steps needed to cope with BPD. In my culture, my family does not really believe in therapy, and I was not working at the time so I could not afford it. Now, I am getting the help I need to co-exist with BPD and I am also taking medication to help deal with it. As I stated before, I have left the abusive relationship and moved on. This summer I asked my HIST 109 Professor, Dr. Gruskin, if I could give an Incomplete grade. She approved of this, and I sent all the work I missed in. My grade is now a C- instead of an F. I am also taking two summer courses, HIST 200 and HIST 260, which I am doing very well in, and I am always completing my work. I have also found personal outlets to help me move forward, I started doing art and designed my own brand this summer in Pakistan. In the first appeal, I was not able to provide a more descriptive doctor's letter as I was away in Pakistan and was not able to get into contact with him. So hopefully this letter helps. In the coming school year, I am working as a Front Desk Rep and saved enough money to continue therapy. This coming semester I really plan to only focus on classes and my career. I am truly passionate about history, and I am determined to get my GPA higher by the end of the summer. I can assure you that I will be able to continue studying this fall. This summer has helped me reflect on what is important and I hope you can believe that I am a strong, good student who just faced a few bumps on the road. Thank you for your time.
Regards,
Zahra Adil Matcheswalla
20213263
I am appealing the Associate Dean??s decision to deny my appeal to waive the Requirement to Withdraw for a minimum of one year. In my last letter, I stated that I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder due to an abusive relationship. This was my main struggle which made it difficult to keep up with my studies. In my original appeal documentation, it only said that I was diagnosed with BPD, but it was not descriptive enough. At the beginning of the new year, I was in a highly toxic relationship that caused detrimental effects. It was hard to manage studies or even find any passion to study while you always lived in fear and paranoia. It was difficult to sleep because I had nightmares and my eating habits were also bad. During this time, classes were also online which was another hurdle to tackle when you are stuck in a toxic situation. I also live in Canada alone as the rest of my family lives in Pakistan and my family also disobeyed the relationship which did not make things easier. I really had no support system. I was also influenced into drinking alcohol a lot which really took a toll on my anxiety. This went on until March when I finally left the relationship. After leaving the relationship I still had a lot of traumas which caused me to keep myself locked up in my room and contemplate my life. It was so hard to find the passion to study or even show my face when I did not even want to be present in the world. As I stated before I was diagnosed with BPD, this was during February. I was still in a bad place, so I did not take the necessary steps needed to cope with BPD. In my culture, my family does not really believe in therapy, and I was not working at the time so I could not afford it. Now, I am getting the help I need to co-exist with BPD and I am also taking medication to help deal with it. As I stated before, I have left the abusive relationship and moved on. This summer I asked my HIST 109 Professor, Dr. Gruskin, if I could give an Incomplete grade. She approved of this, and I sent all the work I missed in. My grade is now a C- instead of an F. I am also taking two summer courses, HIST 200 and HIST 260, which I am doing very well in, and I am always completing my work. I have also found personal outlets to help me move forward, I started doing art and designed my own brand this summer in Pakistan. In the first appeal, I was not able to provide a more descriptive doctor's letter as I was away in Pakistan and was not able to get into contact with him. So hopefully this letter helps. In the coming school year, I am working as a Front Desk Rep and saved enough money to continue therapy. This coming semester I really plan to only focus on classes and my career. I am truly passionate about history, and I am determined to get my GPA higher by the end of the summer. I can assure you that I will be able to continue studying this fall. This summer has helped me reflect on what is important and I hope you can believe that I am a strong, good student who just faced a few bumps on the road. Thank you for your time.
Regards,
Zahra Adil Matcheswalla
20213263
Documentation
Document: Off-campus Physicians Note- Zahra-0.jpeg
Document: Support letter from B. Lotan.pdf
Decision Letters
History
Originally submitted May 24, 2022 at 2:39:53 PM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | Incomplete | Kerri Andrews | 2022-05-25 1:42:41 PM | |
| status | N/A | Incomplete | In Review | Kerri Andrews | 2022-06-27 12:23:35 PM | |
| status | N/A | In Review | Denied | Kerri Andrews | 2022-07-05 12:04:35 PM | |
| associate_dean | N/A | Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D. | Kerri Andrews | 2022-07-05 12:04:35 PM | ||
| decision_letter | N/A | N/A | Decision letter sent | Kerri Andrews | 2022-07-05 12:05:22 PM | |
| new_appeal_level_2 | N/A | Level 2 | Level 2 Appeal ID: 85 | 19zam5 | 2022-07-21 11:59:29 AM | |
| appeal_type | N/A | 4 | Pamela Briand | 2022-08-04 9:18:57 AM | ||
| relevant_appeal | N/A | 9205 | Pamela Briand | 2022-08-04 9:18:57 AM | ||
| category_level_2 | N/A | a:1:{i:0;s:13:"category_2566";} | Pamela Briand | 2022-08-04 9:18:57 AM | ||
| letter | N/A | Dear Board of Studies, I am appealing the Associate Dean??s decision to deny my appeal to waive the Requirement to Withdraw for a minimum of one year. In my last letter, I stated that I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder due to an abusive relationship. This was my main struggle which made it difficult to keep up with my studies. In my original appeal documentation, it only said that I was diagnosed with BPD, but it was not descriptive enough. At the beginning of the new year, I was in a highly toxic relationship that caused detrimental effects. It was hard to manage studies or even find any passion to study while you always lived in fear and paranoia. It was difficult to sleep because I had nightmares and my eating habits were also bad. During this time, classes were also online which was another hurdle to tackle when you are stuck in a toxic situation. I also live in Canada alone as the rest of my family lives in Pakistan and my family also disobeyed the relationship which did not make things easier. I really had no support system. I was also influenced into drinking alcohol a lot which really took a toll on my anxiety. This went on until March when I finally left the relationship. After leaving the relationship I still had a lot of traumas which caused me to keep myself locked up in my room and contemplate my life. It was so hard to find the passion to study or even show my face when I did not even want to be present in the world. As I stated before I was diagnosed with BPD, this was during February. I was still in a bad place, so I did not take the necessary steps needed to cope with BPD. In my culture, my family does not really believe in therapy, and I was not working at the time so I could not afford it. Now, I am getting the help I need to co-exist with BPD and I am also taking medication to help deal with it. As I stated before, I have left the abusive relationship and moved on. This summer I asked my HIST 109 Professor, Dr. Gruskin, if I could give an Incomplete grade. She approved of this, and I sent all the work I missed in. My grade is now a C- instead of an F. I am also taking two summer courses, HIST 200 and HIST 260, which I am doing very well in, and I am always completing my work. I have also found personal outlets to help me move forward, I started doing art and designed my own brand this summer in Pakistan. In the first appeal, I was not able to provide a more descriptive doctor's letter as I was away in Pakistan and was not able to get into contact with him. So hopefully this letter helps. In the coming school year, I am working as a Front Desk Rep and saved enough money to continue therapy. This coming semester I really plan to only focus on classes and my career. I am truly passionate about history, and I am determined to get my GPA higher by the end of the summer. I can assure you that I will be able to continue studying this fall. This summer has helped me reflect on what is important and I hope you can believe that I am a strong, good student who just faced a few bumps on the road. Thank you for your time. Regards, Zahra Adil Matcheswalla 20213263 | Pamela Briand | 2022-08-04 9:18:57 AM | ||
| documentation | N/A | Off-campus Physicians Note- Zahra-0.jpeg | Pamela Briand | 2022-08-04 9:18:57 AM | ||
| appeal_type | N/A | 4 | Pamela Briand | 2022-08-04 9:20:57 AM | ||
| relevant_appeal | N/A | 9205 | Pamela Briand | 2022-08-04 9:20:57 AM | ||
| category_level_2 | N/A | a:1:{i:0;s:13:"category_2566";} | Pamela Briand | 2022-08-04 9:20:57 AM | ||
| letter | N/A | Dear Board of Studies, I am appealing the Associate Dean??s decision to deny my appeal to waive the Requirement to Withdraw for a minimum of one year. In my last letter, I stated that I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder due to an abusive relationship. This was my main struggle which made it difficult to keep up with my studies. In my original appeal documentation, it only said that I was diagnosed with BPD, but it was not descriptive enough. At the beginning of the new year, I was in a highly toxic relationship that caused detrimental effects. It was hard to manage studies or even find any passion to study while you always lived in fear and paranoia. It was difficult to sleep because I had nightmares and my eating habits were also bad. During this time, classes were also online which was another hurdle to tackle when you are stuck in a toxic situation. I also live in Canada alone as the rest of my family lives in Pakistan and my family also disobeyed the relationship which did not make things easier. I really had no support system. I was also influenced into drinking alcohol a lot which really took a toll on my anxiety. This went on until March when I finally left the relationship. After leaving the relationship I still had a lot of traumas which caused me to keep myself locked up in my room and contemplate my life. It was so hard to find the passion to study or even show my face when I did not even want to be present in the world. As I stated before I was diagnosed with BPD, this was during February. I was still in a bad place, so I did not take the necessary steps needed to cope with BPD. In my culture, my family does not really believe in therapy, and I was not working at the time so I could not afford it. Now, I am getting the help I need to co-exist with BPD and I am also taking medication to help deal with it. As I stated before, I have left the abusive relationship and moved on. This summer I asked my HIST 109 Professor, Dr. Gruskin, if I could give an Incomplete grade. She approved of this, and I sent all the work I missed in. My grade is now a C- instead of an F. I am also taking two summer courses, HIST 200 and HIST 260, which I am doing very well in, and I am always completing my work. I have also found personal outlets to help me move forward, I started doing art and designed my own brand this summer in Pakistan. In the first appeal, I was not able to provide a more descriptive doctor's letter as I was away in Pakistan and was not able to get into contact with him. So hopefully this letter helps. In the coming school year, I am working as a Front Desk Rep and saved enough money to continue therapy. This coming semester I really plan to only focus on classes and my career. I am truly passionate about history, and I am determined to get my GPA higher by the end of the summer. I can assure you that I will be able to continue studying this fall. This summer has helped me reflect on what is important and I hope you can believe that I am a strong, good student who just faced a few bumps on the road. Thank you for your time. Regards, Zahra Adil Matcheswalla 20213263 | Pamela Briand | 2022-08-04 9:20:57 AM | ||
| documentation | N/A | Off-campus Physicians Note- Zahra-0.jpeg | Pamela Briand | 2022-08-04 9:20:57 AM | ||
| documentation | N/A | Support letter from B. Lotan.pdf | Pamela Briand | 2022-08-04 9:20:57 AM | ||
| status | N/A | Received | ADA Amended Decision | Pamela Briand | 2022-08-08 8:54:03 AM | |
| decision_letter | N/A | N/A | Decision letter sent | Pamela Briand | 2022-08-08 8:54:35 AM |