Academic Plan
The focus of my studies thus far at Queen’s University has been psychology and philosophy. I had originally intended on studying psychology upon entering Queen’s, however since I’ve been here I have found the topics in philosophy quite compelling, and decided this year I that would achieve a dual major in philosophy and psychology. I think a dual major would provide me with a good balance to my degree, encompassing both the study of the processes in brain as well as the examination of the mind. I am currently not enrolled in a program plan because I received the letter to withdraw from my studies. As well as this I am in the process of appealing classes which signify the weight of the extenuating circumstances I experienced this year. If my petition to drop these classes get approved, then I will have the requirements to major in philosophy and will have made it off of academic probation. I also plan to shadow the dual honours in philosophy and psychology plan until the end of the 2023- 2024 year where my grades will have improved due to my plan to improve my academic performance. In the case that my petition to drop is not successful, I plan to enroll in a BA psychology until my grades improve, and I can re-enroll in a BAH program. I am aware of the requirements for the options I have mentioned and have been in extensive conversation with the faculty of Arts and Science academic advisors to make sure these options are the right options for me.
I plan to remain in a full course load ranging from 4-5 classes per term. Along with this I also plan to have a part time job throughout the school year. I am confident that this will not affect my studies seeing as how I will only work on weekends so as to not interfere with class time or allotted studying periods throughout the week. I have planned to take courses that I find quite compelling so the content is not something I am at all worried about. For example, I have been looking at taking Critical Thinking in philosophy for a while now and would love the opportunity to take it this winter in hopes that I am able to return to my studies this year.
The strategies I have employed to be successful this year despite the extenuating circumstances outlined in my petition encompass a few methods. Firstly, to combat the chaotic environment my living situation provided me with this year, I have made other living arrangements to ensure that I will have peace of mind while continuing my studies at the university. Pairing this with regular therapy sessions make certain that I have the right recourses to address my mental wellbeing and tackle feelings that need assessing/analyzing. This will help create a better balance between my work and personal life, not allowing one to seep into the other, which I think was a serious issue for me this year. Awareness and acceptance of my mental state has proven to be the most helpful tool to combat my mental health struggles.
I plan to remain in a full course load ranging from 4-5 classes per term. Along with this I also plan to have a part time job throughout the school year. I am confident that this will not affect my studies seeing as how I will only work on weekends so as to not interfere with class time or allotted studying periods throughout the week. I have planned to take courses that I find quite compelling so the content is not something I am at all worried about. For example, I have been looking at taking Critical Thinking in philosophy for a while now and would love the opportunity to take it this winter in hopes that I am able to return to my studies this year.
The strategies I have employed to be successful this year despite the extenuating circumstances outlined in my petition encompass a few methods. Firstly, to combat the chaotic environment my living situation provided me with this year, I have made other living arrangements to ensure that I will have peace of mind while continuing my studies at the university. Pairing this with regular therapy sessions make certain that I have the right recourses to address my mental wellbeing and tackle feelings that need assessing/analyzing. This will help create a better balance between my work and personal life, not allowing one to seep into the other, which I think was a serious issue for me this year. Awareness and acceptance of my mental state has proven to be the most helpful tool to combat my mental health struggles.