Academic Plan
Academic Plan
My academic plan will outline three key steps I will take to ensure academic success and personal well-being should my petition to remain enrolled at Queen’s University for the 2025–2026 academic year be granted. It addresses both the academic challenges I’ve faced due to mental health difficulties and the adjustments I am committed to implementing moving forward to support long-term success.
1. Adjustments in my learning
a. I will remain in the Economics program but will consult with an academic advisor at the beginning of the term to determine whether pursuing a General or Honours degree is best suited to my current goals and circumstances. This will be reassessed at the end of Fall term.
b. I will book an academic advising appointment before Fall registration to create a detailed plan for completing my degree. I will continue meeting with my academic advisor at least once per month to monitor progress, address concerns early, and remain on track.
c. I will utilize the on-campus support services to benefit my learning whether it's through peer tutoring, SASS or ASC Academic Advising
2. Mental/Physical Health Management
a. I will actively remain in contact with my doctor throughout the year for mental health check-ins, to monitor my anxiousness, stress and overall well-being.
b. I’ve secured a new lease beginning in September 2025 that will provide a more stable and healthy environment, with quiet spaces to study, and take care of my well being
c. I will ensure I continue my routine from this summer in my full time internship which is prioritizing three meals a day, any sort of exercise throughout the day to keep me active (sports, running, gym, etc.), and a healthy amount of sleep. This summer I have gotten a Whoop watch which tracks my steps, sleep performance, recovery and many other things to hold me accountable.
3. Accountability and Support Network
a. My parents will continue to check in regularly on myself and my academic progress which will provide emotional support, accountability, and a structured reflection process.
b. As mentioned prior I will utilize my whoop to keep me accountable in my physical well-being, as well as I have begun journalling this summer whether it's writing down how I feel or even just what I have to do for the week. This has helped keep me organized and on-task in my job and I feel strongly confident will benefit me a lot in school come Fall 2025.
Should I begin to encounter struggles again I will not be afraid to reach out to all the support I have accessible to me unlike how I was the last two years.
I am fully committed to making the most of the opportunity to return to Queen’s in Fall 2025 should my request be granted. I truly believe with this academic plan I can regain control of my path and demonstrate academic success. I will approach this Fall semester with a whole new motivation, structure, and resilience.