Academic Plan
My intention is to continue my academic leave until the Fall 2016 term so to focus on the healing and management of my ulcerative colitis. In the fall, I will attend the University of Calgary as a visiting student on a letter of permission, so I will be able to complete the third and fourth year courses required for my degree. I intend on completing all additional elective courses online, so that the majority of my courses are taken through Queen¿¿s. This academic detour would be extraordinarily beneficial in several regards. Firstly, remaining in Calgary will allow for me to remain close to my doctors and support systems, which will aid in ease around receiving proper treatment and providing a more nurturing healing environment. Secondly, it would prevent me from having to fully transfer to the University of Calgary and repeating my first semester of third year. If I were to do so, I would subsequently be forced to graduate with a degree from the University of Calgary as opposed to the Queen¿¿s degree I have worked so hard to earn.
I am truly saddened by my decision to leave the university that I have grown to cherish over the years. Although I wish that I could return to Queen¿¿s in the fall, I believe that the continuation of my studies through the University of Calgary will allow for me not only to get healthy, but to achieve the academic success I know I am capable of.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
I am truly saddened by my decision to leave the university that I have grown to cherish over the years. Although I wish that I could return to Queen¿¿s in the fall, I believe that the continuation of my studies through the University of Calgary will allow for me not only to get healthy, but to achieve the academic success I know I am capable of.
Thank you for your time and consideration.