Petition Letter
Dear Associate Dean,
I am appealing the Faculty¿¿s decision that I must withdraw from Queen¿¿s for a minimum of one year.
During the past several years I have been experiencing several mental health issues which have been having a great effect upon my academic performance and made it difficult for me to focus on my studies. My health problems have made it difficult for me to eat and sleep, leaving me in a state of exhaustion which has made it difficult for me to study and attend class, and made it necessary for me to spend much of the day lying in bed.These difficulties have also made it difficult for me to focus in class and while studying. Severe anxiety attacks before and during tests and exams have also made it difficult for me to perform well. These mental health issues have been affecting me since high school, but became significantly worse upon leaving home and coming to university. During high school I was prevented from seeking help because of the disapproval of my parents, but in the past month I have begun to receive treatment. I have begun to take medication, and already have noticed improvement to my condition. I also plan on receiving counselling and have registered with disability services so that I may receive accommodations during exams. On top of all these changes, I am also considering switching to a major which I have more interest in, and perhaps taking on a lighter course load in the coming year. I strongly believe that all these changes will allow me to succeed academically in the future.
Thank you for taking the time to read my letter.
All the best,
Avery Barre
I am appealing the Faculty¿¿s decision that I must withdraw from Queen¿¿s for a minimum of one year.
During the past several years I have been experiencing several mental health issues which have been having a great effect upon my academic performance and made it difficult for me to focus on my studies. My health problems have made it difficult for me to eat and sleep, leaving me in a state of exhaustion which has made it difficult for me to study and attend class, and made it necessary for me to spend much of the day lying in bed.These difficulties have also made it difficult for me to focus in class and while studying. Severe anxiety attacks before and during tests and exams have also made it difficult for me to perform well. These mental health issues have been affecting me since high school, but became significantly worse upon leaving home and coming to university. During high school I was prevented from seeking help because of the disapproval of my parents, but in the past month I have begun to receive treatment. I have begun to take medication, and already have noticed improvement to my condition. I also plan on receiving counselling and have registered with disability services so that I may receive accommodations during exams. On top of all these changes, I am also considering switching to a major which I have more interest in, and perhaps taking on a lighter course load in the coming year. I strongly believe that all these changes will allow me to succeed academically in the future.
Thank you for taking the time to read my letter.
All the best,
Avery Barre