Petition Letter
Dear Dr. J. Hugh Horton and Dr. Johanne Bénard,
I am appealing the Faculty's decision that I must withdraw from Queen's University for a minimum of one year from the Faculty of Arts and Science, effective May 27, 2014.
The extenuating circumstance that has directly affected my academic performance is my uncontrolled management of type 1 diabetes. Beginning 2012, my sugar levels became a concern, with constant hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia episodes. Although my diabetes was being badly managed, I did not seek help because I did not realize the impact I was implementing on myself and how it affected my lifestyle and academic career. During this time, I constantly felt ill entirely, not being able to sleep a night completely, due to hyperglycemia and the constant need to urinate 3-4 times over night. Also feeling lethargic on a daily basis and never motivated to complete daily tasks. Learning how much damage I have been doing to my self takes a toll on myself emotionally, but I have moved passed that and am looking towards the future. Upon receiving my grades after this semester ended, I realized that a difference had to be made because that was not like me. I contacted the Dieticians at the Markham Stouffville hospital and we immediately booked an appointment. I have since seen them three times this summer, with another appointment July 4th, and have learnt plenty on managing my diabetes. Also, I found a new family doctor that would support me with managing my diabetes and getting me on the right track to a healthy regime.
I am appealing the Faculty's decision that I must withdraw from Queen's University for a minimum of one year from the Faculty of Arts and Science, effective May 27, 2014.
The extenuating circumstance that has directly affected my academic performance is my uncontrolled management of type 1 diabetes. Beginning 2012, my sugar levels became a concern, with constant hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia episodes. Although my diabetes was being badly managed, I did not seek help because I did not realize the impact I was implementing on myself and how it affected my lifestyle and academic career. During this time, I constantly felt ill entirely, not being able to sleep a night completely, due to hyperglycemia and the constant need to urinate 3-4 times over night. Also feeling lethargic on a daily basis and never motivated to complete daily tasks. Learning how much damage I have been doing to my self takes a toll on myself emotionally, but I have moved passed that and am looking towards the future. Upon receiving my grades after this semester ended, I realized that a difference had to be made because that was not like me. I contacted the Dieticians at the Markham Stouffville hospital and we immediately booked an appointment. I have since seen them three times this summer, with another appointment July 4th, and have learnt plenty on managing my diabetes. Also, I found a new family doctor that would support me with managing my diabetes and getting me on the right track to a healthy regime.