Academic Plan
I have spoken with both an academic advisor and a counsellor to discuss how to move forward from here. If I were to return to Queen¿¿s this fall (2014), I would like to return on probation. I have found that I am more motivated to attend class, even if anxious, if there is a direct consequence for not attending ¿¿ such as a limited number of absences allowed in a course (PSYC 100). Probation is a last chance opportunity to remain at Queen¿¿s and would provide the motivation I need to succeed.
I also plan on retaking ENGL 200 to help raise my GPA to a minimum of 1.6. My grades for both essays were around a 70, however my inability to attend class on days when there was a quiz contributed to my D- in the course. SOCY 122 is another course I would like to take, as I was doing well before the fall exam. The course provides online narrated slides, and as a result, not as many students attend the live lecture. This, coupled with the smaller tutorial groups, would help me become comfortable with attending larger lectures. Smaller classes have worked well for me before, as I had done well when I attended St. Lawrence College, with classes around 30 people large (similar to a post secondary environment).
As for total course load goes, I would only like to take three courses a semester. Both ENGL 200 and SOCY 122 are full year courses, and I would like to take my third course online. This would provide a break from the lecture hall environment and allow me to work through some of my education in the comfort of my home. A smaller course load would also allow me to focus more energy on each class.
As a result of being asked to withdraw, I am now making use of the counselling services offered at Queen¿¿s. I have plans to meet occasionally with a counsellor to discuss my anxiety over the summer, and plan to continue speaking with someone when classes begin. I was also given information on Peer Mentoring, and do plan on connecting with a mentor to provide a weekly check in and support when necessary. Being held accountable throughout the year will encourage me to work through the anxiety and try to make the most out of my courses. An academic advisor also suggested I contact Learning Strategies in Stauffer if I ever needed help with group work or self-management.
I also plan on retaking ENGL 200 to help raise my GPA to a minimum of 1.6. My grades for both essays were around a 70, however my inability to attend class on days when there was a quiz contributed to my D- in the course. SOCY 122 is another course I would like to take, as I was doing well before the fall exam. The course provides online narrated slides, and as a result, not as many students attend the live lecture. This, coupled with the smaller tutorial groups, would help me become comfortable with attending larger lectures. Smaller classes have worked well for me before, as I had done well when I attended St. Lawrence College, with classes around 30 people large (similar to a post secondary environment).
As for total course load goes, I would only like to take three courses a semester. Both ENGL 200 and SOCY 122 are full year courses, and I would like to take my third course online. This would provide a break from the lecture hall environment and allow me to work through some of my education in the comfort of my home. A smaller course load would also allow me to focus more energy on each class.
As a result of being asked to withdraw, I am now making use of the counselling services offered at Queen¿¿s. I have plans to meet occasionally with a counsellor to discuss my anxiety over the summer, and plan to continue speaking with someone when classes begin. I was also given information on Peer Mentoring, and do plan on connecting with a mentor to provide a weekly check in and support when necessary. Being held accountable throughout the year will encourage me to work through the anxiety and try to make the most out of my courses. An academic advisor also suggested I contact Learning Strategies in Stauffer if I ever needed help with group work or self-management.