Petition Letter
To whom this may concern;
Good Afternoon, I am Alexandria Joknic a student going into third year at Queens University. I am currently enrolled in the bachelor of science honors program. I chose to enroll myself in chemistry 281 for the summer term May-July. I found chem 281 very interesting and I was able to get 80 or higher on every assignment up until the middle of June, when my family issues began to escalate and affect my day to day life. I then was not able to fully study for the exam or complete small assignments that came after this date. Unfortunately, I was unable to do my best for chem 281 . Recently (starting in June) I have been very stressed as a result of taking care of my grandfather who as Alzheimer¿¿s as well as colon cancer. My grandmother is unable to care for him on her own and so requires my help, resulting in less time spent on my studies. Also, I have an alcoholic mother with severe depression who has required multiple hospital visits as well as transportation to and from work (occurring since May). Lastly my father unexpectedly has chosen to be out of my life for the last few months adding to my anxiety. Therefore, I have been unable to put 100 into my classes and have been under high stress having to deal with a number of family issues. I have been consulting with a family physician as well as a psychiatrist to learn how to deal with this stress. I have been seeing the psychiatrist since July 2nd, 2014 and am finding their advice very helpful but I am still unable to avoid the task of taking care of my family, and am obligated to do so at this point in time.
Fortunately I am returning to Queens University for my third year of biology in September, where I will be able to focus solely on my course and not on these family issues that I am surrounded with. I thought I could complete these courses under this severe stress but I was wrong and so have received a failing grade in chem 281. I am asking for my circumstances to be considered when reviewing this appeal, because I am a very dedicated student who puts a lot of effort into my schooling and this fail I have received is really affecting my confidence because I know that if it weren¿¿t for my family issues I would have completed this coursewith a great grade and confidence. Thank you for your time.
Alexandria Joknic
Good Afternoon, I am Alexandria Joknic a student going into third year at Queens University. I am currently enrolled in the bachelor of science honors program. I chose to enroll myself in chemistry 281 for the summer term May-July. I found chem 281 very interesting and I was able to get 80 or higher on every assignment up until the middle of June, when my family issues began to escalate and affect my day to day life. I then was not able to fully study for the exam or complete small assignments that came after this date. Unfortunately, I was unable to do my best for chem 281 . Recently (starting in June) I have been very stressed as a result of taking care of my grandfather who as Alzheimer¿¿s as well as colon cancer. My grandmother is unable to care for him on her own and so requires my help, resulting in less time spent on my studies. Also, I have an alcoholic mother with severe depression who has required multiple hospital visits as well as transportation to and from work (occurring since May). Lastly my father unexpectedly has chosen to be out of my life for the last few months adding to my anxiety. Therefore, I have been unable to put 100 into my classes and have been under high stress having to deal with a number of family issues. I have been consulting with a family physician as well as a psychiatrist to learn how to deal with this stress. I have been seeing the psychiatrist since July 2nd, 2014 and am finding their advice very helpful but I am still unable to avoid the task of taking care of my family, and am obligated to do so at this point in time.
Fortunately I am returning to Queens University for my third year of biology in September, where I will be able to focus solely on my course and not on these family issues that I am surrounded with. I thought I could complete these courses under this severe stress but I was wrong and so have received a failing grade in chem 281. I am asking for my circumstances to be considered when reviewing this appeal, because I am a very dedicated student who puts a lot of effort into my schooling and this fail I have received is really affecting my confidence because I know that if it weren¿¿t for my family issues I would have completed this coursewith a great grade and confidence. Thank you for your time.
Alexandria Joknic