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Petition Type: 3
ID: 9491
Submitted: August 18, 2022 at 9:17:51 AM
Relevant Petition: 9459
First Name: Taylor
Last Name: Moran
Student Number: 20223718
Email: 19tm35@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BSc
Plan: HLTH
Level of Study: 2
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Waive the requirement to withdraw for one year
Appeal Category Detail: Appeal courses from transcript
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: To the Associate Deans,
I am appealing to the faculty??s decision that I must withdraw for the 2022-2023 academic year as well as to have courses including the following; BIOL103, CHEM112 as well as MATH 121 appealed from my transcript.
Starting out my first year of studies at Queens in 2021 was a challenge for me and ended up in having to appeal my year due to extenuating circumstances. This academic year I was hoping to be able to start fresh with my studies and retake my courses that I had not accomplished the year prior. However, having not gone entirely through my courses I had not given it any thought that these courses may not be in accordance with what I would like to pursue for my future career now in 2022. Nevertheless, I was able to pass all my electives including PSYCH 100. To be very honest I will say I realized that BIOL 103, CHEM 112 as well as MATH 121 were courses I could not fully put all my effort into part way through the year, thus explaining why I did not pass them. I was much more involved in courses that suited my learning style as well as my interests.
In the end, I have taken time to think back about why I might have ended up in this position for a second time and I have concluded that I never gave much thought to anything other than science courses and forced myself into something I evidently did not thoroughly enjoy or successfully follow through. I struggled immensely in these areas but refused to admit it to myself as I was embarrassed at the thought of having to appeal a second time around, being years behind my graduating class as well as my academic plan. I take full responsibility for the outcomes of my studies for this past year and would like to accept this as a sign to make some changes and move forward with my studies in a new light.
I am appealing to the faculty??s decision that I must withdraw for the 2022-2023 academic year as well as to have courses including the following; BIOL103, CHEM112 as well as MATH 121 appealed from my transcript.
Starting out my first year of studies at Queens in 2021 was a challenge for me and ended up in having to appeal my year due to extenuating circumstances. This academic year I was hoping to be able to start fresh with my studies and retake my courses that I had not accomplished the year prior. However, having not gone entirely through my courses I had not given it any thought that these courses may not be in accordance with what I would like to pursue for my future career now in 2022. Nevertheless, I was able to pass all my electives including PSYCH 100. To be very honest I will say I realized that BIOL 103, CHEM 112 as well as MATH 121 were courses I could not fully put all my effort into part way through the year, thus explaining why I did not pass them. I was much more involved in courses that suited my learning style as well as my interests.
In the end, I have taken time to think back about why I might have ended up in this position for a second time and I have concluded that I never gave much thought to anything other than science courses and forced myself into something I evidently did not thoroughly enjoy or successfully follow through. I struggled immensely in these areas but refused to admit it to myself as I was embarrassed at the thought of having to appeal a second time around, being years behind my graduating class as well as my academic plan. I take full responsibility for the outcomes of my studies for this past year and would like to accept this as a sign to make some changes and move forward with my studies in a new light.
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: My plan going forward is to take an array of courses much like my electives this past year that worked well for me. In doing so I will immediately be able to determine what classes will peak my interests and would be worth pursuing. I also have plans to meet with career services on campus to give me more guidance on a career path that will be better suited for my capabilities and interests. Law has always been an interest of mine. However, I have never had the confidence to pursue courses such as sciences had been all I felt comfortable with given my elementary and high school experiences. Given the faculty??s decision to have me withdrawal for the year were to be waved, I would be taking full advantage of this as it would be my opportunity to visit new courses, I have actual interest and drive to pursue as well as a chance to
I would understand if this request were difficult to accept, however the environment I had immersed myself in the past academic year made it clear I desperately want to continue my studies at Queens and pick the right program for me. I will make no excuse for having submitted this appeal past the guaranteed deadline of June 14th or for the reasoning behind my appeals, these were acts of humiliation on my end as well as not taking responsibility for my actions.
I would appreciate any leeway you would see fit for my circumstances.
Thank you for your time and consideration to my appeal. Please contact me should more information be needed.
Taylor Moran
20223718
(705) 618-4781
19tm35@queensu.ca
I would understand if this request were difficult to accept, however the environment I had immersed myself in the past academic year made it clear I desperately want to continue my studies at Queens and pick the right program for me. I will make no excuse for having submitted this appeal past the guaranteed deadline of June 14th or for the reasoning behind my appeals, these were acts of humiliation on my end as well as not taking responsibility for my actions.
I would appreciate any leeway you would see fit for my circumstances.
Thank you for your time and consideration to my appeal. Please contact me should more information be needed.
Taylor Moran
20223718
(705) 618-4781
19tm35@queensu.ca
Documentation
Professional Letter: Psychotherapist Documentation - Taylor Moran-2.pdf
Professional Letter Detail: Letter from psychotherapist