Petition Letter
19 May 2018
Academic appeal letter by Leah Bae
To the Associate Dean (Studies):
I am appealing the Faculty¿¿s decision that I must withdraw from Queen¿¿s University for a minimum of one year.
In June 2016 I experienced a highly traumatic event: I was sexually assaulted by a man. The trauma from this event was emotionally pervasive and affected my ability to focus, and study and participate in my courses. I also suffered from post traumatic stress triggers which prohibited me from healing more quickly. What resulted was shame and isolation which affected my ability to seek help earlier. I was also working abroad by myself in London, and I did not have the appropriate support to work through this trauma. I made the decision to move back home to Vancouver in January 2017 in order to get help and support, and be supported by my family. I did this by going to the Sexual Assault Support Centre at UBC, who has supplied documentation for my appeal.
I have made significant personal adjustments. After receiving support at the Sexual Assault Support Centre, I now regularly see a Registered Clinical Counsellor and participate in Life Coaching programs. I¿¿ve also begun to take a smaller course load (1 or 2 courses per semester). After receiving help, from Summer 2017 onwards my grades have significantly improved as a direct result in improvement of my mental and emotional health. In my latest semester, I achieved an A- and B in my courses. I am confident that I am on good track to successfully complete my university degree. Furthermore, I only have 6.0 credits left until I can graduate. The one mandatory course I have left for my Global Development Studies degree (DEVS 240) will not be offered for at least another 1.5 years if I am unable to take it in Fall 2018.
I sincerely hope you can consider my academic appeal. I appreciate for your consideration.
Thank you,
Leah
Leah Eunhyung Bae
10049461
Academic appeal letter by Leah Bae
To the Associate Dean (Studies):
I am appealing the Faculty¿¿s decision that I must withdraw from Queen¿¿s University for a minimum of one year.
In June 2016 I experienced a highly traumatic event: I was sexually assaulted by a man. The trauma from this event was emotionally pervasive and affected my ability to focus, and study and participate in my courses. I also suffered from post traumatic stress triggers which prohibited me from healing more quickly. What resulted was shame and isolation which affected my ability to seek help earlier. I was also working abroad by myself in London, and I did not have the appropriate support to work through this trauma. I made the decision to move back home to Vancouver in January 2017 in order to get help and support, and be supported by my family. I did this by going to the Sexual Assault Support Centre at UBC, who has supplied documentation for my appeal.
I have made significant personal adjustments. After receiving support at the Sexual Assault Support Centre, I now regularly see a Registered Clinical Counsellor and participate in Life Coaching programs. I¿¿ve also begun to take a smaller course load (1 or 2 courses per semester). After receiving help, from Summer 2017 onwards my grades have significantly improved as a direct result in improvement of my mental and emotional health. In my latest semester, I achieved an A- and B in my courses. I am confident that I am on good track to successfully complete my university degree. Furthermore, I only have 6.0 credits left until I can graduate. The one mandatory course I have left for my Global Development Studies degree (DEVS 240) will not be offered for at least another 1.5 years if I am unable to take it in Fall 2018.
I sincerely hope you can consider my academic appeal. I appreciate for your consideration.
Thank you,
Leah
Leah Eunhyung Bae
10049461