Academic Plan
Osarumwense Brenda Omoruna Winter 2021 Academic Plan
I am writing this academic plan to support my appeal request for a late add to NSCI 499 A and B 001 for the current academic year.
Course of Study
For the semester of winter 2021, I plan to finish my undergraduate degree in the Bachelor of Science (Hons.) program with a life science specialization plan and a biomedical science sub-plan. Should my academic appeal be approved I will be taking 4 courses this semester including ENGL 162, LLCU 214, DDHT 460, and NSCI 499.
Full time versus part-time status
Based on the direction of academic advisement I will be strategically managing my course load this semester to encourage a successful end of the semester. As of March 2021, I have been taking 3 courses including DDHT 460, LLCU 214, and ENGL 162. This reduced course load has allowed me to progress well into the courses and be on track for their completion. Therefore, in the event of an approval for the late addition of NSCI 499, I will have a 4th course that I can reasonably manage. This is further encouraged by the fact that I first enrolled in the course last academic year and have made significant progress towards its completion. My hiatus from academic study last year due to extenuating circumstances occurred in March. Thus, the resumption of the course at this time will leave me a satisfactory amount of time to complete the remainder of my studies. Furthermore, since the beginning of March, I have started working on this course again to set myself up for success in the event of an approval of late entrance.
Strategies for success
Previously my academic success was inhibited due to sudden extenuating circumstances. I was in an unexpected academic hiatus where I was not making any progress towards my courses. This mandated a formal appeal for the late withdrawal and late entrance of this course for the current academic year. In the year since this event, I have had the time to recover, become adjusted to the current public climate, and determine the best course of action for my studies. It is now abundantly clear to me that the best thing for my health and productivity will be to remain at home in a stable environment, maintain a reasonable course load, and access the appropriate resources for support.
Academic resources: I believe I can be successful in this course as I will not be completing the entirety of the course during the remainder of this semester. In the event of a late drop of the course from last year and resumption this semester, I will be finishing the work I have already started and almost completed. I will also be continuing regular meetings with my project supervisor for the course to monitor my progress towards completion.
Personal resources: To remain in a state of productivity I will be regularly accessing the appropriate personal resources. I will remain in my current environment which is stable and supportive. Additionally, I will continue my regular meetings with my student wellness services (SWS) centre counsellor and family physician. This has been critical in my ability to recover and will continue to be a priority moving forward. My SWS meetings are especially important as they continue to encourage my accountability towards maintaining my personal health goals and monitoring my progress towards my academic goals.
In conclusion, with the approval of my academic appeal and the continued access of my support resources, I will be able to complete the semester successfully. I do not have extraordinary situational demands preventing me from completing my studies. I am highly motivated to get back on track towards completing my academic studies this year. With the consideration of my previous extenuating circumstances and upholding this academic plan, I will be set up for success to complete my studies.
I am writing this academic plan to support my appeal request for a late add to NSCI 499 A and B 001 for the current academic year.
Course of Study
For the semester of winter 2021, I plan to finish my undergraduate degree in the Bachelor of Science (Hons.) program with a life science specialization plan and a biomedical science sub-plan. Should my academic appeal be approved I will be taking 4 courses this semester including ENGL 162, LLCU 214, DDHT 460, and NSCI 499.
Full time versus part-time status
Based on the direction of academic advisement I will be strategically managing my course load this semester to encourage a successful end of the semester. As of March 2021, I have been taking 3 courses including DDHT 460, LLCU 214, and ENGL 162. This reduced course load has allowed me to progress well into the courses and be on track for their completion. Therefore, in the event of an approval for the late addition of NSCI 499, I will have a 4th course that I can reasonably manage. This is further encouraged by the fact that I first enrolled in the course last academic year and have made significant progress towards its completion. My hiatus from academic study last year due to extenuating circumstances occurred in March. Thus, the resumption of the course at this time will leave me a satisfactory amount of time to complete the remainder of my studies. Furthermore, since the beginning of March, I have started working on this course again to set myself up for success in the event of an approval of late entrance.
Strategies for success
Previously my academic success was inhibited due to sudden extenuating circumstances. I was in an unexpected academic hiatus where I was not making any progress towards my courses. This mandated a formal appeal for the late withdrawal and late entrance of this course for the current academic year. In the year since this event, I have had the time to recover, become adjusted to the current public climate, and determine the best course of action for my studies. It is now abundantly clear to me that the best thing for my health and productivity will be to remain at home in a stable environment, maintain a reasonable course load, and access the appropriate resources for support.
Academic resources: I believe I can be successful in this course as I will not be completing the entirety of the course during the remainder of this semester. In the event of a late drop of the course from last year and resumption this semester, I will be finishing the work I have already started and almost completed. I will also be continuing regular meetings with my project supervisor for the course to monitor my progress towards completion.
Personal resources: To remain in a state of productivity I will be regularly accessing the appropriate personal resources. I will remain in my current environment which is stable and supportive. Additionally, I will continue my regular meetings with my student wellness services (SWS) centre counsellor and family physician. This has been critical in my ability to recover and will continue to be a priority moving forward. My SWS meetings are especially important as they continue to encourage my accountability towards maintaining my personal health goals and monitoring my progress towards my academic goals.
In conclusion, with the approval of my academic appeal and the continued access of my support resources, I will be able to complete the semester successfully. I do not have extraordinary situational demands preventing me from completing my studies. I am highly motivated to get back on track towards completing my academic studies this year. With the consideration of my previous extenuating circumstances and upholding this academic plan, I will be set up for success to complete my studies.