Academic Plan
In making my academic plan, the first thing I have considered is my long-term goal of achieving a degree in political studies. I have discussed this with an academic advisor and have built my plan accordingly as I have familiarized myself with the plan requirements.
Having already completed 6 credits in my first year, I am intending to enter into part-time studies with a reduced course-load of 3 courses per semester. I agree with my optometrist and the academic advisors that I have discussed this with, that a lighter course-load would be extremely beneficial for my studies and my ability to engage in courses to the best of my abilities.
In terms of strategies I have implemented and continue to implement, I have gotten in touch with academic advisors several times, made myself aware of other support systems at the university such as PASS, on-campus workshops, as well as making use of Student Academic Success Services. Out of these resources, I plan to make serious changes in my academic skills and work habits, and make use of learning strategists in particular moving forward. While I found myself often struggling to stay afloat with my courses this year, I will fare much better this year having a lower course-load, a better living arrangement, and a more goal-driven attitude with the support of university resources.
As I plan to take POLS110, DEVS100, DEVS105, and FREN107, I intend to maintain a GPA of 3 in these 4 courses so I can comfortably move forward towards a degree in political studies. I believe that by setting realistic and measurable goals as I have, I will be far more inclined to work successfully towards achieving them.
I have not decided what courses I intend to take in later years, as I would like to evaluate my goals again after this year to decide what my options are for a political studies degree beyond first-year courses.
Having already completed 6 credits in my first year, I am intending to enter into part-time studies with a reduced course-load of 3 courses per semester. I agree with my optometrist and the academic advisors that I have discussed this with, that a lighter course-load would be extremely beneficial for my studies and my ability to engage in courses to the best of my abilities.
In terms of strategies I have implemented and continue to implement, I have gotten in touch with academic advisors several times, made myself aware of other support systems at the university such as PASS, on-campus workshops, as well as making use of Student Academic Success Services. Out of these resources, I plan to make serious changes in my academic skills and work habits, and make use of learning strategists in particular moving forward. While I found myself often struggling to stay afloat with my courses this year, I will fare much better this year having a lower course-load, a better living arrangement, and a more goal-driven attitude with the support of university resources.
As I plan to take POLS110, DEVS100, DEVS105, and FREN107, I intend to maintain a GPA of 3 in these 4 courses so I can comfortably move forward towards a degree in political studies. I believe that by setting realistic and measurable goals as I have, I will be far more inclined to work successfully towards achieving them.
I have not decided what courses I intend to take in later years, as I would like to evaluate my goals again after this year to decide what my options are for a political studies degree beyond first-year courses.