Petition Letter
To: Associate Dean of studies
I am appealing the Faculty's decision that I must withdraw from Queen's for one year.
I have been dealing with psychological challenges during my first two years at Queen's that impacted my ability to study, focus on my classes, eat, and sleep. These issues were present before, but in no way as severe as they were after starting University. I did not realize the impact that these issues were having on my academic performance and am actively trying to change myself for the better. These issues of anxiety, and self deprecation would keep me up at night and cause my lack of appetite to become even worse. I was unaware of the cumulative impact that all of these aspects of my life had on my academic performance. These issues have had a major impact on my ability to manage my time properly and in a healthy way. After my first year at Queen's, I believed I could manage the issues myself and tried to address them during my second year without asking for help. I did marginally better in second year, but not enough to bring my overall average up to 1.6. Speaking with a counsellor has helped me to understand these issues that I am facing and have already had a huge effect on my personal and academic outlook.
I am respectfully asking you to allow me to remain at Queen's as an active student. I am taking a summer course to improve my grade point average. If approved to enrol in September, I plan to take a lighter course load to help set me up for success. I have reached out to my parents to discuss my challenges and ask for help and support which I would previously not have done. I have consulted with a school counsellor to better understand what I am going through and how to manage things that happen to me in a more positive and constructive manner. I have also learned that I need to talk about my issues as they occur and will maintain regular discussions with a counsellor throughout the school year. My recent actions have resulted in my situation being better managed, and my grades are on the rise. I believe with this plan, I can be a student who lives up to the expectations of the Queen's reputation.
Please know that I understand what I need to do to address my challenges and am committed to taking these actions to achieve my degree at Queen's. I look forward to your decision and will be grateful if you approve my appeal.
Clayton Warren
I am appealing the Faculty's decision that I must withdraw from Queen's for one year.
I have been dealing with psychological challenges during my first two years at Queen's that impacted my ability to study, focus on my classes, eat, and sleep. These issues were present before, but in no way as severe as they were after starting University. I did not realize the impact that these issues were having on my academic performance and am actively trying to change myself for the better. These issues of anxiety, and self deprecation would keep me up at night and cause my lack of appetite to become even worse. I was unaware of the cumulative impact that all of these aspects of my life had on my academic performance. These issues have had a major impact on my ability to manage my time properly and in a healthy way. After my first year at Queen's, I believed I could manage the issues myself and tried to address them during my second year without asking for help. I did marginally better in second year, but not enough to bring my overall average up to 1.6. Speaking with a counsellor has helped me to understand these issues that I am facing and have already had a huge effect on my personal and academic outlook.
I am respectfully asking you to allow me to remain at Queen's as an active student. I am taking a summer course to improve my grade point average. If approved to enrol in September, I plan to take a lighter course load to help set me up for success. I have reached out to my parents to discuss my challenges and ask for help and support which I would previously not have done. I have consulted with a school counsellor to better understand what I am going through and how to manage things that happen to me in a more positive and constructive manner. I have also learned that I need to talk about my issues as they occur and will maintain regular discussions with a counsellor throughout the school year. My recent actions have resulted in my situation being better managed, and my grades are on the rise. I believe with this plan, I can be a student who lives up to the expectations of the Queen's reputation.
Please know that I understand what I need to do to address my challenges and am committed to taking these actions to achieve my degree at Queen's. I look forward to your decision and will be grateful if you approve my appeal.
Clayton Warren