Academic Plan
For future academics, this past year I have been in touch with Monique Dube from Queen¿¿s Accessibility services to help me if I need any accommodations for ADD, and she is aware of my history with concussions and brain injuries. At this time I also have been taking Straterra to treat general attention deficit symptoms, and also take Ritalin on an as-needed basis, as prescribed by my family physician (usually only needed during busy times of the semester, such as exam season).
I also work regularly with Alee Skoblenick from Queen¿¿s Sports Medicine for checkups regarding brain function and preventing any future brain injuries, and do physical therapy with her during busy times in the academic schedule (exam season, midterm season), to prevent any headaches or post-concussion symptoms. During the school year, I am also taking a reduced course load (3 courses) and am taking a summer course. I also do not plan on doing any contact sports to prevent any future concussions.
For the future, I switched projected majors from Political Science to Gender Studies, and have plans on pursuing Teachers College after I complete my Undergraduate Degree at Queen¿¿s University.
(In regards to two recent failed grades in the Winter semester of 2021: I was having health issues involving a dosage error in an ADHD stimulant I had been taking on an as-needed basis (Ritalin). This dosage error was causing me to go into withdrawal on and off throughout the end of the Winter semester, while I had been using it to study for exams and course finals. Due to the recent provincial lockdown, I couldn¿¿t see my family physician in person, and I was not able to get answers resolving these health issues until after exam season. Due to this, I failed 2 courses, both of which were deliverable-heavy towards the end of the semester, having an exam and course final which made up a majority of the grade. I spoke to an academic advisor, who recommended I make note of this in my appeal.
Regardless of whether I decide to address these recent grades via academic appeal (only have documentation from my private family physician), with my 2018-2019 grades removed from my GPA, I would still have a cumulative GPA higher than 0.70 and 1.60 that caused the requirement to withdraw for 1 and 3 years.)
I also work regularly with Alee Skoblenick from Queen¿¿s Sports Medicine for checkups regarding brain function and preventing any future brain injuries, and do physical therapy with her during busy times in the academic schedule (exam season, midterm season), to prevent any headaches or post-concussion symptoms. During the school year, I am also taking a reduced course load (3 courses) and am taking a summer course. I also do not plan on doing any contact sports to prevent any future concussions.
For the future, I switched projected majors from Political Science to Gender Studies, and have plans on pursuing Teachers College after I complete my Undergraduate Degree at Queen¿¿s University.
(In regards to two recent failed grades in the Winter semester of 2021: I was having health issues involving a dosage error in an ADHD stimulant I had been taking on an as-needed basis (Ritalin). This dosage error was causing me to go into withdrawal on and off throughout the end of the Winter semester, while I had been using it to study for exams and course finals. Due to the recent provincial lockdown, I couldn¿¿t see my family physician in person, and I was not able to get answers resolving these health issues until after exam season. Due to this, I failed 2 courses, both of which were deliverable-heavy towards the end of the semester, having an exam and course final which made up a majority of the grade. I spoke to an academic advisor, who recommended I make note of this in my appeal.
Regardless of whether I decide to address these recent grades via academic appeal (only have documentation from my private family physician), with my 2018-2019 grades removed from my GPA, I would still have a cumulative GPA higher than 0.70 and 1.60 that caused the requirement to withdraw for 1 and 3 years.)