Academic Plan
As for the central goal to be added to a course - PSYC271, I have developed a well-thought-out academic plan.
1. First, I would make sure academically I would keep up the hard work that I have always been doing to keep up with the course even though I got added late. I have been proactively trying my best to keep up with the course content by reading the textbook chapters for weeks 1-3 while awaiting a response. If I could be granted to be added to the course, I would immediately catch up on all the lecture materials.
2. Second, I have been taking serious consideration of the overall course load and balance among the courses that I am taking this semester. I am currently a full-time student, and I need 13.5 credits to graduate. I really wish and hope to be added to the course since it will help me fulfill my academic goals for future post-graduate training after my undergraduate degree. Therefore, in order to maximize my academic achievement with limited course credit left, it would be a tremendous help for to me get into this course. If I could get into this course, then I would further drop one of the elective classes in my schedule right now to maintain a manageable course load of 4 classes.
3. Third, I have also developed strategies for success that personally works well for me. One of the challenges that I foresee myself might encounter is the potential to feel burned out or less motivated if I am not studying materials or courses that I am genuinely interested in. Therefore, personally, I think one of the key components to maintaining academic success is for me to invest my time and energy into courses that I am highly interested in. To combat the problem of burnout or less motivation, I have developed the skills from my past academic career and life to prioritize mental health. I would seek regular weekly or bi-weekly counselling sessions with my regular counsellor at Student Wellness Services and keep in contact with the professional staff at Support Services to proactively communicate my struggle instead of only coming in when I am in a crisis. In addition, I would seek support from student academic success services (SASS) to develop a schedule that works well for me personally to create a more structured and balanced life. I am very determined to keep moving forward and maintain my high academic achievement.
1. First, I would make sure academically I would keep up the hard work that I have always been doing to keep up with the course even though I got added late. I have been proactively trying my best to keep up with the course content by reading the textbook chapters for weeks 1-3 while awaiting a response. If I could be granted to be added to the course, I would immediately catch up on all the lecture materials.
2. Second, I have been taking serious consideration of the overall course load and balance among the courses that I am taking this semester. I am currently a full-time student, and I need 13.5 credits to graduate. I really wish and hope to be added to the course since it will help me fulfill my academic goals for future post-graduate training after my undergraduate degree. Therefore, in order to maximize my academic achievement with limited course credit left, it would be a tremendous help for to me get into this course. If I could get into this course, then I would further drop one of the elective classes in my schedule right now to maintain a manageable course load of 4 classes.
3. Third, I have also developed strategies for success that personally works well for me. One of the challenges that I foresee myself might encounter is the potential to feel burned out or less motivated if I am not studying materials or courses that I am genuinely interested in. Therefore, personally, I think one of the key components to maintaining academic success is for me to invest my time and energy into courses that I am highly interested in. To combat the problem of burnout or less motivation, I have developed the skills from my past academic career and life to prioritize mental health. I would seek regular weekly or bi-weekly counselling sessions with my regular counsellor at Student Wellness Services and keep in contact with the professional staff at Support Services to proactively communicate my struggle instead of only coming in when I am in a crisis. In addition, I would seek support from student academic success services (SASS) to develop a schedule that works well for me personally to create a more structured and balanced life. I am very determined to keep moving forward and maintain my high academic achievement.