Academic Plan
If I am permitted to return in September, I will take measures to ensure I perform better. These measures, or my academic plan are detailed in the following paragraphs. As mentioned, I will restrict my course load to four courses per semester or less, so that I am not overwhelmed. I have been in contact with Kim Gudlauski, the Dan School Undergraduate Advisor, to switch to the Bachelor of Music program, since I passed the audition. Thus, for the fall semester, I would like to take MUSC121 (Applied Study); my instrument of choice is piano. I would also like to take MUSC191 (Theory and Analysis) and MUSC127 (Ear Training and Sight Singing), since I have met the requirements of passing certain conservatory exams. The last course for the fall semester would be WRIT125 (Fundamentals of Academic Essay Writing), which I chose because I am interested in English as my second teachable subject (I hope to attend Teacher’s College after completing my undergraduate degree). I chose those particular music courses because I know I am strong in theory and ear training. For the winter semester, I will be continuing MUSC121 and MUSC191 as they are 6-unit courses. I would like to take MUSC103 as it is a required course for the Bachelor of Music specialization. I would also like to take CWRI100, for the same reason as WRIT125. To be in good academic standing, I must achieve a grade of at least 77% in all courses.
As for my personal study habits, I will track assignment deadlines via my phone’s calendar, and set alarms the day before assignments are due. Last year, I struggled with tracking assignment deadlines across various submission platforms, and I believe tracking them all in one place will help me stay on top of schoolwork. I will also share this calendar with either a friend or a family member, to help me stay accountable. As part of this system, I will also set alarms for tasks that do not have a due date but will help me understand course material better. Such tasks would be reviewing material (readings, past lecture notes) before each class, reviewing new content after each class, and doing extra practice questions. Finally, in classes with research-based projects, I will seek help from librarians. I believe this will help me work efficiently through a process that has always intimidated me.
Currently, my mental state is better, although I still struggle with some of the same issues occasionally. However, I am determined not to let them affect my academics again. To ensure this outcome, my mom and I have reached out to the social worker I worked with before for treatment again (proof in the first letter, from the professional). I will also use mental health resources offered by Queen’s, should I need support closer to home.
As for my personal study habits, I will track assignment deadlines via my phone’s calendar, and set alarms the day before assignments are due. Last year, I struggled with tracking assignment deadlines across various submission platforms, and I believe tracking them all in one place will help me stay on top of schoolwork. I will also share this calendar with either a friend or a family member, to help me stay accountable. As part of this system, I will also set alarms for tasks that do not have a due date but will help me understand course material better. Such tasks would be reviewing material (readings, past lecture notes) before each class, reviewing new content after each class, and doing extra practice questions. Finally, in classes with research-based projects, I will seek help from librarians. I believe this will help me work efficiently through a process that has always intimidated me.
Currently, my mental state is better, although I still struggle with some of the same issues occasionally. However, I am determined not to let them affect my academics again. To ensure this outcome, my mom and I have reached out to the social worker I worked with before for treatment again (proof in the first letter, from the professional). I will also use mental health resources offered by Queen’s, should I need support closer to home.