Academic Plan
Introduction to Academic Plan
In order to maintain my progress and ensure that I meet my academic goals going forward, I have developed the following academic plan. During my first year, I faced several challenges that affected my academic performance. Specific issues that I faced included:
1. Isolation from Support Networks: I was isolated from my family and friends who could have recognized signs of my deteriorating mental health for the first time in my life.
2. Hyper-Independence and Reluctance to Seek Help: I struggled with hyper-independence and a fear of being a burden, which made it difficult to ask for assistance when needed.
3. Difficulty Managing Personal Issues: I lacked effective strategies to handle and resolve personal issues, leading to feeling extremely overwhelmed and stressed.
Solutions Implemented
To address these challenges and ensure my academic success upon returning to university, I have taken the following steps:
1. Improved Support System: I have decided to move in with my brother, who began attending Queen’s in Fall 2023. Living with someone close to me will provide a stronger support system and ensure I am not isolated. My sibling will also help monitor my well-being.
2. Overcoming Hyper-Independence: Through therapy, I have significantly improved my ability to ask for help. I now feel comfortable reaching out to professors, TAs, and academic advisors when needed. I have already utilized online academic advising tools for support with my petition which have proven to be helpful and I am very comfortable reaching out again in the future should I need to.
3. Managing Personal Issues: With professional help, I have addressed and managed my personal issues effectively over the past year. I will continue weekly therapy sessions to monitor my well-being and promptly address any issues that may arise.
Academic Plan Details
1. Registration and Course Load: I intend to register as a Full-time student under General Computing (COMP-G-BCP), given that my petition is granted. To ensure I am not overwhelmed, I will limit my course load to a maximum of 4 courses per term. This will allow sufficient time for self-care and maintaining academic performance.
2. Course Retakes: I plan to begin retaking failed and dropped courses as soon as I return. In my first semester back, I will enrol in CISC 102, CISC 121, MATH 111, FREN 118. In the second semester, my courses will include CISC 124, MATH 111, COGS 100, STAT 263. I am confident in managing this workload as I am familiar with these courses from my previous year.
Expectations and Goals
My high-school transcripts and IB score of 37 are evidence of the fact that I am a competent student with a capacity to be able to perform well academically. My recovery during the past year is a demonstration of my resilience. My mental health challenges do not reflect on my academic abilities. They were an obstacle limiting my performance, an obstacle that I have now overcome.
I expect that these adjustments and strategies will provide the necessary support for me to improve my GPA, qualify for my desired program, and successfully complete my degree.
In order to maintain my progress and ensure that I meet my academic goals going forward, I have developed the following academic plan. During my first year, I faced several challenges that affected my academic performance. Specific issues that I faced included:
1. Isolation from Support Networks: I was isolated from my family and friends who could have recognized signs of my deteriorating mental health for the first time in my life.
2. Hyper-Independence and Reluctance to Seek Help: I struggled with hyper-independence and a fear of being a burden, which made it difficult to ask for assistance when needed.
3. Difficulty Managing Personal Issues: I lacked effective strategies to handle and resolve personal issues, leading to feeling extremely overwhelmed and stressed.
Solutions Implemented
To address these challenges and ensure my academic success upon returning to university, I have taken the following steps:
1. Improved Support System: I have decided to move in with my brother, who began attending Queen’s in Fall 2023. Living with someone close to me will provide a stronger support system and ensure I am not isolated. My sibling will also help monitor my well-being.
2. Overcoming Hyper-Independence: Through therapy, I have significantly improved my ability to ask for help. I now feel comfortable reaching out to professors, TAs, and academic advisors when needed. I have already utilized online academic advising tools for support with my petition which have proven to be helpful and I am very comfortable reaching out again in the future should I need to.
3. Managing Personal Issues: With professional help, I have addressed and managed my personal issues effectively over the past year. I will continue weekly therapy sessions to monitor my well-being and promptly address any issues that may arise.
Academic Plan Details
1. Registration and Course Load: I intend to register as a Full-time student under General Computing (COMP-G-BCP), given that my petition is granted. To ensure I am not overwhelmed, I will limit my course load to a maximum of 4 courses per term. This will allow sufficient time for self-care and maintaining academic performance.
2. Course Retakes: I plan to begin retaking failed and dropped courses as soon as I return. In my first semester back, I will enrol in CISC 102, CISC 121, MATH 111, FREN 118. In the second semester, my courses will include CISC 124, MATH 111, COGS 100, STAT 263. I am confident in managing this workload as I am familiar with these courses from my previous year.
Expectations and Goals
My high-school transcripts and IB score of 37 are evidence of the fact that I am a competent student with a capacity to be able to perform well academically. My recovery during the past year is a demonstration of my resilience. My mental health challenges do not reflect on my academic abilities. They were an obstacle limiting my performance, an obstacle that I have now overcome.
I expect that these adjustments and strategies will provide the necessary support for me to improve my GPA, qualify for my desired program, and successfully complete my degree.