Academic Plan
I understand that should this appeal be approved, the following days and weeks will demand concentrated focus and hard work to catch up on the three weeks of content missed in each respective course. Fortunately, due to my currently lightened course load, I have a surplus of time to dedicate to completing this coursework well, and in a timely fashion. This will ensure my success in completing the proposed courses at a minimal starting disadvantage, and should not affect my progress in either course long-term.
To make certain I perform well in all of my courses this semester, I have privately contracted Tim Burgin, a student in the Bachelor of Music program specializing in composition and who works in the Department office, as a tutor for MUSC 191, music theory. Having a tutor for this particular course, which I have found difficulty in, ensures that the time allocated to this course is used effectively, with this external help, my efforts will be more proportionately distributed to all of my selected courses. Should I find this same difficulty in FILM 240, or LLCU 111 I plan to obtain a tutor through the University??s Peer Mentor Program. I have met with an academic advisor from the DAN School and have plans to follow up after the appeal process to ensure my continued success throughout this semester. I have also recently returned to Kingston to allow better for focus on my studies, but still do plan to travel home periodically throughout the semester.
As a learner who was diagnosed with two learning disabilities, dyslexia and dysgraphia, in early primary school, through specialized tutoring, public school programs and accommodations, I am well aware of my learning style. Weekly or regular assignments comprise a significant portion of both of these courses assessments. I am confident my learning style is well suited to this assessment structure, as smaller, more regular assignments help maintain my time management, and consistent deadlines are useful for maintaining a proper academic routine. In high school, I enrolled in, and completed three online classes, as I found the online atmosphere to be more motivating and promoted discipline. I have never taken an online course at Queen??s, but in my prior year of study, 2020-2021, when the University operated remotely I found myself excelling in my academics, I had no difficulty in that style of learning.
Every year prior to this, I have studied as a full time student, I will recall and practise the skills and work habits I built over my full time studies, and implement them should this appeal be successful and I be enrolled in two more courses, to ensure this added work load not be overwhelming. These two credits will contribute to satisfying the mandatory 18 non-MUSC units compulsory for my degree.
Taking these online courses will allow for reduced exposure during the return to campus, this would greatly ease the stress and anxiety associated with this impending event. Being in a better mental frame of mind will allow for more productive study, something that has been difficult to achieve with the former uncertainty of Queen??s?? plan for delivery. This will aid in my being able to focus more intensely on my academics. While the sickness of my Grandfather will remain a large source of stress, as expected, being able to limit my exposure on campus as much as possible will now allow me to focus my efforts on my study, rather than worrying about potential COVID-19 exposure from engaging in academic activities.
To make certain I perform well in all of my courses this semester, I have privately contracted Tim Burgin, a student in the Bachelor of Music program specializing in composition and who works in the Department office, as a tutor for MUSC 191, music theory. Having a tutor for this particular course, which I have found difficulty in, ensures that the time allocated to this course is used effectively, with this external help, my efforts will be more proportionately distributed to all of my selected courses. Should I find this same difficulty in FILM 240, or LLCU 111 I plan to obtain a tutor through the University??s Peer Mentor Program. I have met with an academic advisor from the DAN School and have plans to follow up after the appeal process to ensure my continued success throughout this semester. I have also recently returned to Kingston to allow better for focus on my studies, but still do plan to travel home periodically throughout the semester.
As a learner who was diagnosed with two learning disabilities, dyslexia and dysgraphia, in early primary school, through specialized tutoring, public school programs and accommodations, I am well aware of my learning style. Weekly or regular assignments comprise a significant portion of both of these courses assessments. I am confident my learning style is well suited to this assessment structure, as smaller, more regular assignments help maintain my time management, and consistent deadlines are useful for maintaining a proper academic routine. In high school, I enrolled in, and completed three online classes, as I found the online atmosphere to be more motivating and promoted discipline. I have never taken an online course at Queen??s, but in my prior year of study, 2020-2021, when the University operated remotely I found myself excelling in my academics, I had no difficulty in that style of learning.
Every year prior to this, I have studied as a full time student, I will recall and practise the skills and work habits I built over my full time studies, and implement them should this appeal be successful and I be enrolled in two more courses, to ensure this added work load not be overwhelming. These two credits will contribute to satisfying the mandatory 18 non-MUSC units compulsory for my degree.
Taking these online courses will allow for reduced exposure during the return to campus, this would greatly ease the stress and anxiety associated with this impending event. Being in a better mental frame of mind will allow for more productive study, something that has been difficult to achieve with the former uncertainty of Queen??s?? plan for delivery. This will aid in my being able to focus more intensely on my academics. While the sickness of my Grandfather will remain a large source of stress, as expected, being able to limit my exposure on campus as much as possible will now allow me to focus my efforts on my study, rather than worrying about potential COVID-19 exposure from engaging in academic activities.