Academic Plan
Academic Plan
A. Focus – Switching to General Economics (BA) and Graduation before Fall 2025
B. Expectations – Complete plan developed with Economics Faculty Advisor and complete my last year with a strong GPA
C. Strategies – Start the year strong and continue the momentum, meet with Ms. Wilson regularly, and get in touch with the resources she recommended
Components of the Plan Considered Questions and Current Situation
A. Course of Study 1. Completing necessary credits/extracurriculars for degree
2. Requirements – must complete the non-economics requirements of my degree to finish credits for graduation
B. Course Load 1. Full time student
2. Discussed necessary courses with Ms. Wilson, and have planned another meeting with her if this petition is granted to plan what other courses to take and which semesters to take them in
3. Have also planned to meet with her regularly during the year to continue to stay on track
C. Strategies for Success 1. Challenges encountered – Symptoms of concussion and PCS
2. Plan to address those challenges – No longer suffering from the same symptoms, met with/continuing to meet with Ms. Wilson, stick to the personal schedule and strategies I had developed when the year started when I was seeing academic success
3. Skills to move forward – Making necessary preparations for the classes I choose with Ms. Wilson as well as whatever necessary tweaks need to be made to my personal schedule but generally continuing the strategies that I had seen prove effective before my concussion
4. Resources I plan to employ - Meet with QSAS as Ms. Wilson recommended, finish registering with Queen’s for ADHD accommodations (I had started this process but was unable to complete it after getting my concussion), continue to meet with the personal therapist I have started seeing
Areas upon which to Focus Improvement and Resource-utilization Resources, Remedies, and Next Steps
Academic Demands
- Did I have difficulty with course content or difficulty following along with lectures, reading, and completing course work 1. I was able to comprehend course content/lectures until my concussion
2. I believe that meeting with my economics advisor regularly will help me confirm that I’m on track in my plan and will also meet with any other necessary advisors should I encounter any obstacles
Academic Interests
- Did I find most of all of my course work to be extremely onerous, to the extent that working on my studies was less fulfilling/interesting than you had anticipated? 1. I do not believe that my coursework was extremely onerous to the point that it affected my ability to perform in my courses. I had been enjoying my courses until my concussion, and enjoyed them enough to still try and complete as much as I could in the Winter semester, and furthermore found enjoyment in seeing the fruits of my labour (knowing I had been on track and the grades I received before my injury)
2. I care extremely about completing this plan and graduating according to the schedule Ms. Wilson and I determined
Academic Skills and Work Habits
- Did I find it hard to manage my time, prepare for exams, present material, or complete written assignments?
- Did I tend to fall behind on my coursework?
- Did I find it difficult to balance academic and non-academic activities? 1. I had strong difficulty in completing my coursework due to my concussion, however, prior to that injury I did not feel that time management, extracurricular activities, or completion of coursework was a concern for me
2. I do not believe I will have any problem balancing academic and non-academic abilities in the future, as I am extremely invested in achieving my goal of graduating within the next year and will have no qualms with prioritizing school should any conflicts arise at all
Personal Circumstances
- Have I experienced any extraordinary situational demands that prevented me from succeeding? 1. I did experience extraordinary situational demands this past year in terms of my concussion and PCS that directly prevented me from success
2. This circumstance is no longer an ongoing issue, and I am taking the necessary steps to ensure success in the upcoming year now that I do not have to deal with this obstacle
A. Focus – Switching to General Economics (BA) and Graduation before Fall 2025
B. Expectations – Complete plan developed with Economics Faculty Advisor and complete my last year with a strong GPA
C. Strategies – Start the year strong and continue the momentum, meet with Ms. Wilson regularly, and get in touch with the resources she recommended
Components of the Plan Considered Questions and Current Situation
A. Course of Study 1. Completing necessary credits/extracurriculars for degree
2. Requirements – must complete the non-economics requirements of my degree to finish credits for graduation
B. Course Load 1. Full time student
2. Discussed necessary courses with Ms. Wilson, and have planned another meeting with her if this petition is granted to plan what other courses to take and which semesters to take them in
3. Have also planned to meet with her regularly during the year to continue to stay on track
C. Strategies for Success 1. Challenges encountered – Symptoms of concussion and PCS
2. Plan to address those challenges – No longer suffering from the same symptoms, met with/continuing to meet with Ms. Wilson, stick to the personal schedule and strategies I had developed when the year started when I was seeing academic success
3. Skills to move forward – Making necessary preparations for the classes I choose with Ms. Wilson as well as whatever necessary tweaks need to be made to my personal schedule but generally continuing the strategies that I had seen prove effective before my concussion
4. Resources I plan to employ - Meet with QSAS as Ms. Wilson recommended, finish registering with Queen’s for ADHD accommodations (I had started this process but was unable to complete it after getting my concussion), continue to meet with the personal therapist I have started seeing
Areas upon which to Focus Improvement and Resource-utilization Resources, Remedies, and Next Steps
Academic Demands
- Did I have difficulty with course content or difficulty following along with lectures, reading, and completing course work 1. I was able to comprehend course content/lectures until my concussion
2. I believe that meeting with my economics advisor regularly will help me confirm that I’m on track in my plan and will also meet with any other necessary advisors should I encounter any obstacles
Academic Interests
- Did I find most of all of my course work to be extremely onerous, to the extent that working on my studies was less fulfilling/interesting than you had anticipated? 1. I do not believe that my coursework was extremely onerous to the point that it affected my ability to perform in my courses. I had been enjoying my courses until my concussion, and enjoyed them enough to still try and complete as much as I could in the Winter semester, and furthermore found enjoyment in seeing the fruits of my labour (knowing I had been on track and the grades I received before my injury)
2. I care extremely about completing this plan and graduating according to the schedule Ms. Wilson and I determined
Academic Skills and Work Habits
- Did I find it hard to manage my time, prepare for exams, present material, or complete written assignments?
- Did I tend to fall behind on my coursework?
- Did I find it difficult to balance academic and non-academic activities? 1. I had strong difficulty in completing my coursework due to my concussion, however, prior to that injury I did not feel that time management, extracurricular activities, or completion of coursework was a concern for me
2. I do not believe I will have any problem balancing academic and non-academic abilities in the future, as I am extremely invested in achieving my goal of graduating within the next year and will have no qualms with prioritizing school should any conflicts arise at all
Personal Circumstances
- Have I experienced any extraordinary situational demands that prevented me from succeeding? 1. I did experience extraordinary situational demands this past year in terms of my concussion and PCS that directly prevented me from success
2. This circumstance is no longer an ongoing issue, and I am taking the necessary steps to ensure success in the upcoming year now that I do not have to deal with this obstacle