Petition Letter
Aimee Jones
13 Brock Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0
10198512
November 14, 2021
The Dean??s Group
Dunning Hall, First Floor
94 University Avenue
Kingston, ON K7L 3N9
Re: First Level: Appeal to the Associate Deans (Academic)
Dear Associate Dean (Academic),
a. The Request
I am writing with the hope that you will reinstate me for next semester. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to explain the several factors that contributed to the failure and demise of my academics.
b. Explanation of Extenuating Circumstances
During my time at Queen??s University, my grades and mental health suffered. My housemates viciously bullied me, and I was unsure how or where to seek out help. As a result, I isolated myself from my friends and family, developed acute depression, and my anxiety increased. I would have panic attacks on my way to class or before/during presentations. I quickly fell behind and struggled to keep up with my coursework. To cope, I stopped attending classes because I dreaded it, fell so far behind, and believed that no matter what I did, I would not catch up. I felt hopeless. I tried to retake the courses, but the frequency of my panic attacks and depression worsened.
In addition, being dyslexic, I tend to be a perfectionist and struggle to stay organized and manage my time, even when my mental health is fine. I received 50% extra time on exams in high school; receiving 20% at Queen??s was challenging to adapt. Please see attached: Branksome Hall Learning Strategies Plan (LSP) and AJ Psychological Report.
I was ashamed and afraid to vocalize my academic failures and struggles. I was in a very unhealthy place. Then, a few weeks ago, I broke down in front of my Father after years of being quiet about my mental health. Please see attached: Father??s letter of support.
13 Brock Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0
10198512
November 14, 2021
The Dean??s Group
Dunning Hall, First Floor
94 University Avenue
Kingston, ON K7L 3N9
Re: First Level: Appeal to the Associate Deans (Academic)
Dear Associate Dean (Academic),
a. The Request
I am writing with the hope that you will reinstate me for next semester. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to explain the several factors that contributed to the failure and demise of my academics.
b. Explanation of Extenuating Circumstances
During my time at Queen??s University, my grades and mental health suffered. My housemates viciously bullied me, and I was unsure how or where to seek out help. As a result, I isolated myself from my friends and family, developed acute depression, and my anxiety increased. I would have panic attacks on my way to class or before/during presentations. I quickly fell behind and struggled to keep up with my coursework. To cope, I stopped attending classes because I dreaded it, fell so far behind, and believed that no matter what I did, I would not catch up. I felt hopeless. I tried to retake the courses, but the frequency of my panic attacks and depression worsened.
In addition, being dyslexic, I tend to be a perfectionist and struggle to stay organized and manage my time, even when my mental health is fine. I received 50% extra time on exams in high school; receiving 20% at Queen??s was challenging to adapt. Please see attached: Branksome Hall Learning Strategies Plan (LSP) and AJ Psychological Report.
I was ashamed and afraid to vocalize my academic failures and struggles. I was in a very unhealthy place. Then, a few weeks ago, I broke down in front of my Father after years of being quiet about my mental health. Please see attached: Father??s letter of support.