Petition Letter
Dear Dr. Atkinson and Dr. Bénard,
I am writing this appeal today with the hope of resuming my studies at Queen¿¿s University in the Summer semester and to complete my degree as a part time online student by Summer 2019.
In my 18 years away from Queen¿¿s, I have pursued various career paths, including music production and performance, freelance journalism (writing for The Globe & Mail, TVO, Spacing and others), and most recently in politics. My work in politics has included being: a campaign organizer (where I helped candidates win at all levels of government); a Constituency Assistant to a Toronto City Councillor; and most recently as an Outreach Officer for the government caucus here in Calgary. Through all of this work I have better developed my time management skills, my focus on meeting deadlines, and the foresight to ask for help when I need it.
Further, in my time away from Queen¿¿s, I was diagnosed with ADHD and have since sought treatment. This treatment has made previously unrecognized barriers dissolve and lead to a much more productive, mindful, and present life.
Finally, one of my biggest obstacles for a fully self-actualized life, one that I believe includes academic success, was a decades long struggle with alcohol and substance abuse. After several attempts, this year will mark my fifth year of sobriety. I continue to attend support groups on an as needed basis, when faced with challenges that may take me off course.
If my appeal is accepted, I intend to take to my studies with rigor - and to excel in each course I register for.
Thank you for considering my appeal,
Lucas Costello
I am writing this appeal today with the hope of resuming my studies at Queen¿¿s University in the Summer semester and to complete my degree as a part time online student by Summer 2019.
In my 18 years away from Queen¿¿s, I have pursued various career paths, including music production and performance, freelance journalism (writing for The Globe & Mail, TVO, Spacing and others), and most recently in politics. My work in politics has included being: a campaign organizer (where I helped candidates win at all levels of government); a Constituency Assistant to a Toronto City Councillor; and most recently as an Outreach Officer for the government caucus here in Calgary. Through all of this work I have better developed my time management skills, my focus on meeting deadlines, and the foresight to ask for help when I need it.
Further, in my time away from Queen¿¿s, I was diagnosed with ADHD and have since sought treatment. This treatment has made previously unrecognized barriers dissolve and lead to a much more productive, mindful, and present life.
Finally, one of my biggest obstacles for a fully self-actualized life, one that I believe includes academic success, was a decades long struggle with alcohol and substance abuse. After several attempts, this year will mark my fifth year of sobriety. I continue to attend support groups on an as needed basis, when faced with challenges that may take me off course.
If my appeal is accepted, I intend to take to my studies with rigor - and to excel in each course I register for.
Thank you for considering my appeal,
Lucas Costello