Academic Plan
June 11, 2019
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Studies)
Student Services, First Floor Dunning Hall
Queen¿¿s University
99 University Ave.
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 3N6
Re: Academic Plan
Tracie Quach (20068157)
Please accept this academic plan as my supporting document for my appeal to Queen¿¿s University¿¿s letter of academic suspension from the faculty of Arts and Science for one year.
This academic plan is a supporting document with my appeal to the faculty that will help me to become a student in good standing, including my personal reflection, strategies, and resources that I plan to use to help me be successful academically if readmitted.
I fully knowledge my weak performance due to stressful circumstances. This academic year has been a shock to my emotional stage because I suffered from the loss of a close family member. I tried to follow a structured routine but because of negative thoughts and anxiety, I was not able to stay organized and use my time efficiently to finish the assignments on time. The results for my exams and finals were under required minimums and I understand what problems were affecting my GPA. I believe that if given another chance, I can achieve good academic results by showing my hard work and effective time managing.
In both semesters, I enrolled in GNDS212 and GNDS215 because they were necessary to major in Gender Studies. It was overwhelming in the beginning due to the workload that I had, along with my plans on switching to Film major. The focus of my study for next year will be to raise my GPA and then to change to a plan that is more suited to my academic background. Thus, I have managed to enroll in as many film courses as possible to raise my chance of switching to Film major.
Furthermore, I will seek assistance from campus resources such as the Writing Center and connect with a peer mentor to stay on track with my academic performance. I acknowledge that my writing skills are not strong, so by consulting advice with Student Academic Success Services will be an incredible help for my performance at Queen¿¿s University. It is competitive for my situation because of my academic suspension, but I respect the workload that is given and will go to the library every day to finish my assignments or review the materials of the course I have on that day. In my opinion, going to the library is the most tremendous motivation to see other students working, and to realize that I am responsible for managing and balancing both my school and personal life.
Additionally, I have taken other courses and events during the summer to reduce anxiety and overcome my depression after the loss of my grandfather. I am more positive and confident with my mental health and hope to prove my academic success in the following year. Thank you for your consideration to review my academic plan and appeal.
Best,
Tracie Quach
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Studies)
Student Services, First Floor Dunning Hall
Queen¿¿s University
99 University Ave.
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 3N6
Re: Academic Plan
Tracie Quach (20068157)
Please accept this academic plan as my supporting document for my appeal to Queen¿¿s University¿¿s letter of academic suspension from the faculty of Arts and Science for one year.
This academic plan is a supporting document with my appeal to the faculty that will help me to become a student in good standing, including my personal reflection, strategies, and resources that I plan to use to help me be successful academically if readmitted.
I fully knowledge my weak performance due to stressful circumstances. This academic year has been a shock to my emotional stage because I suffered from the loss of a close family member. I tried to follow a structured routine but because of negative thoughts and anxiety, I was not able to stay organized and use my time efficiently to finish the assignments on time. The results for my exams and finals were under required minimums and I understand what problems were affecting my GPA. I believe that if given another chance, I can achieve good academic results by showing my hard work and effective time managing.
In both semesters, I enrolled in GNDS212 and GNDS215 because they were necessary to major in Gender Studies. It was overwhelming in the beginning due to the workload that I had, along with my plans on switching to Film major. The focus of my study for next year will be to raise my GPA and then to change to a plan that is more suited to my academic background. Thus, I have managed to enroll in as many film courses as possible to raise my chance of switching to Film major.
Furthermore, I will seek assistance from campus resources such as the Writing Center and connect with a peer mentor to stay on track with my academic performance. I acknowledge that my writing skills are not strong, so by consulting advice with Student Academic Success Services will be an incredible help for my performance at Queen¿¿s University. It is competitive for my situation because of my academic suspension, but I respect the workload that is given and will go to the library every day to finish my assignments or review the materials of the course I have on that day. In my opinion, going to the library is the most tremendous motivation to see other students working, and to realize that I am responsible for managing and balancing both my school and personal life.
Additionally, I have taken other courses and events during the summer to reduce anxiety and overcome my depression after the loss of my grandfather. I am more positive and confident with my mental health and hope to prove my academic success in the following year. Thank you for your consideration to review my academic plan and appeal.
Best,
Tracie Quach