Academic Plan
To begin, I would like to major in Environmental Sciences. I originally applied to Queen¿¿s university with the intention of going into Political Science, but have since come to realise Environmental Science is my passion. I understand this is a very competitive program, and I plan to take the appropriate courses upon my return to get on the right track. Having received clearance from physician, I plan to return to Queen¿¿s as a full time student. My mental illness is being managed appropriately through medication and lifestyle changes, and I feel prepared to return to my studies full time. My past academic performance was drastically impacted by my mental illness, as documented in the note from my physician attached as a supporting document. I feel this does not accurately reflect upon my abilities as a student. Having identified and dealing with my mental illness, I feel I will be able to much better focus on my studies and improving my grades. Going forward, I plan to retake the courses relevant to majoring in Environmental Sciences. Through regular meetings with my physician and appropriate medication, I will continue to ensure that I am mentally healthy enough to proceed with my studies. My goal upon return will be to raise my GPA to 2.5, while maintaining my health.