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Petition Type: New
ID: 12007
Submitted: June 11, 2024 at 6:44:58 PM
First Name: Taylyr
Last Name: Viegas
Pronoun: She/Her
Preferred Name: Taylyr
Student Number: 20424376
Email: taylyrviegas@outlook.com
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: DEVS
Level of Study: 2
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Waive the requirement to withdraw for one year
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Taylyr Viegas
Student Number: 20424376
Address: 21 Miller Dr. Ancaster, ON.
Contact: 905 – 869 – 4169
Personal Email: taylyrviegas@outlook.com
Dear whomever this may concern,
My name is Taylyr Viegas and I’m writing this petition regarding the mandatory 12
month leave from my education at Queens University. My rationale is during the last 6 months of
my education, I have been struggling with an ongoing illness that is still being dealt with
currently.
Attached I have a letter written by my physician in Ancaster, Dr. Yasinian. I also have
medical records from my multiple visits to the CDK family clinic in Kingston, medical records
from Dr. Yasinian, referral records, life labs blood clinic records as well as KGH hospital records
from all my visits throughout the past 6 months. If these listed items/records are needed I can
provide them upon request if deemed necessary. My ongoing health issues, that resulted in
numerous medical appointments, hospital emergency trips and various medications prescribed
subsequently impacted my studies resulting in my poor grades the second semester.
To achieve my goals and succeed at Queens, I have written an academic plan for
guidance on my journey throughout the next few years. I have planned with my family to
participate in tutoring and seek help from the services provided by Queens. My father is a Band
Member of the Six Nations of the Grand River, and I will be reaching out and utilizing the
indigenous services that are available to me at Queens University as part of my plan.
Please consider my petition as I am extremely prepared to do whatever it takes to move
forward with my education and studies at Queens University. With the multiple supports Queens
provides, I will utilize them as well as seeking help from upper years, professors, and
extracurricular clubs. I am extremely confident that my proposed plan coupled with the supports
in place and the improvement in my health will lead me to a successful year at Queens. Please let
me know what steps I need to take to progress with this motion and continue my education this
upcoming school-year.
Sincerely,
Taylyr Viegas
Student Number: 20424376
Address: 21 Miller Dr. Ancaster, ON.
Contact: 905 – 869 – 4169
Personal Email: taylyrviegas@outlook.com
Dear whomever this may concern,
My name is Taylyr Viegas and I’m writing this petition regarding the mandatory 12
month leave from my education at Queens University. My rationale is during the last 6 months of
my education, I have been struggling with an ongoing illness that is still being dealt with
currently.
Attached I have a letter written by my physician in Ancaster, Dr. Yasinian. I also have
medical records from my multiple visits to the CDK family clinic in Kingston, medical records
from Dr. Yasinian, referral records, life labs blood clinic records as well as KGH hospital records
from all my visits throughout the past 6 months. If these listed items/records are needed I can
provide them upon request if deemed necessary. My ongoing health issues, that resulted in
numerous medical appointments, hospital emergency trips and various medications prescribed
subsequently impacted my studies resulting in my poor grades the second semester.
To achieve my goals and succeed at Queens, I have written an academic plan for
guidance on my journey throughout the next few years. I have planned with my family to
participate in tutoring and seek help from the services provided by Queens. My father is a Band
Member of the Six Nations of the Grand River, and I will be reaching out and utilizing the
indigenous services that are available to me at Queens University as part of my plan.
Please consider my petition as I am extremely prepared to do whatever it takes to move
forward with my education and studies at Queens University. With the multiple supports Queens
provides, I will utilize them as well as seeking help from upper years, professors, and
extracurricular clubs. I am extremely confident that my proposed plan coupled with the supports
in place and the improvement in my health will lead me to a successful year at Queens. Please let
me know what steps I need to take to progress with this motion and continue my education this
upcoming school-year.
Sincerely,
Taylyr Viegas
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Academic Plan
Taylyr Viegas
Student ID: 20424376
Contact: 905 – 869 – 4169
Personal Email: taylyrviegas@outlook.com
Course of Study
Major: Global Development (DEVS)
Minor: Employment Relations (EMPR)
Full-Time Student
Strategies For Success:
a) Having my medical circumstance solved this summer (in contact with my doctor).
b) Reach out to the Indigenous support services with academic questions and develop a plan
for success.
c) Plan to have a tutor for exams and tests that will arise throughout my studies.
d) Structuring my workload throughout the week to better manage my studies while I
continue to improve my health.
e) Using LLC resources.
f) Understand the amount of work that needs to be put in to succeed in my studies and
ensuring that my time is used efficiently so as not to put undue stress and hardship on me
thus impacting my health and recovery in a negative way.
Weekly Study Schedule (ex.)
Monday: Class (1) 2-3 hours
Tuesday: Class (2) 2-3hours
Wednesday: Class (3) 2-3 hours
Thursday: Class (4) 2-3 hours
Friday: Work in library for any extra time needed for classes (or meet with prof).
Saturday: Meet with tutor.
Sunday: Work in the library all afternoon.
Educational Goals:
Short term
- Complete courses with a minim grade of B.
Long – Term
- Graduate with honours.
- Get accepted into a master’s program.
School Involvement
- I’ve recently been looking into clubs that Queens provides and I found a ‘Global
Development Studies Department Student Council’ which has sparked my interest and
will benefit me in learning more about the major I want to pursue.
Academic Preparation
a) Within Devs & Empr, I understood the content taught throughout both semesters.
However, my execution on such lacked due to my health condition.
b) If any of the prerequisite courses are needed to be re-taken, I am prepared to do so.
c) I also plan to stay in contact with professors and TA’s during their office hours to receive
peer assessment with assignments & tests.
d) I will be utilizing the LLC and all academic support that they provide.
e) I am going to stay in contact with Indigenous services at Queen’s for further support.
f) I am more than willing to get a tutor for any tests, exams, assignments, or course
overview that may be needed in the future.
Academic Resources.
a) Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre (144-146 Barrie Street, Kingston ON.): study
rooms, academic support + advising.
b) Academic Advising with Queens Arts and Sciences. (have an advisor meeting every
month to check in).
c) Tutoring.
d) Study Groups.
e) Office hours with professors / TAs.
Motivation
Originally, I wanted to go into psych, although as the year progressed, I found Global
Development to be much more interesting encouraging me to work and learn within this degree.
I have also learned quite a lot from Employment relations as I’m working in HR over the
summer. I would like to minor in employment relations if given the opportunity.
Personal / Financial
I am not struggling with any mental health related issues; I am also financially supported and
face no stress within this category.
Situational Demands
The situational demand I faced this year during second semester dealing with a constant illness
that left me exhausted and weak that I am still dealing with and I am continuing to receive
treatment and I am improving day by day. As stated in my petition letter, I have been to multiple
doctors’ appointments with my physician in Ancaster and a physician in Kingston. I have also
had blood taken on multiple occasions, have had referrals to specialists, hospital emergency trips,
an ECG, multiple prescriptions and I am now awaiting my appointment with a specialist. I have
all these records and can provide them if needed, as well Dr. Yasinian my family doctor has
advised she would be more then willing to provide any further information should you require it.
As a result, it has been severely difficult and stressful trying to keep up with my academics
during this period (past 6 months) while being challenged with severe health issues. This
summer I am scheduled to see a specialist regarding my current illness and will have this dealt
with to be ready for the next year of my education at Queens’ University. I continue to recover
and am building back my health.
Health Plan
a) Receive the proper medication, or possible surgery from a specialist over the summer.
b) Daily walk / exercise to increase my health.
c) Taking vitamins or medicines provided by a healthcare professional to help increase my
immunity to illness/build back my health.
My Overall Goals
1. Get my illness resolved.
2. Go into Global Development as my major.
3. Take any additional courses needed to accomplish my goal.
4. Ask for help from multiple resources during my academic schoolyear.
5. Pass all classes with a B or higher.
Taylyr Viegas
Student ID: 20424376
Contact: 905 – 869 – 4169
Personal Email: taylyrviegas@outlook.com
Course of Study
Major: Global Development (DEVS)
Minor: Employment Relations (EMPR)
Full-Time Student
Strategies For Success:
a) Having my medical circumstance solved this summer (in contact with my doctor).
b) Reach out to the Indigenous support services with academic questions and develop a plan
for success.
c) Plan to have a tutor for exams and tests that will arise throughout my studies.
d) Structuring my workload throughout the week to better manage my studies while I
continue to improve my health.
e) Using LLC resources.
f) Understand the amount of work that needs to be put in to succeed in my studies and
ensuring that my time is used efficiently so as not to put undue stress and hardship on me
thus impacting my health and recovery in a negative way.
Weekly Study Schedule (ex.)
Monday: Class (1) 2-3 hours
Tuesday: Class (2) 2-3hours
Wednesday: Class (3) 2-3 hours
Thursday: Class (4) 2-3 hours
Friday: Work in library for any extra time needed for classes (or meet with prof).
Saturday: Meet with tutor.
Sunday: Work in the library all afternoon.
Educational Goals:
Short term
- Complete courses with a minim grade of B.
Long – Term
- Graduate with honours.
- Get accepted into a master’s program.
School Involvement
- I’ve recently been looking into clubs that Queens provides and I found a ‘Global
Development Studies Department Student Council’ which has sparked my interest and
will benefit me in learning more about the major I want to pursue.
Academic Preparation
a) Within Devs & Empr, I understood the content taught throughout both semesters.
However, my execution on such lacked due to my health condition.
b) If any of the prerequisite courses are needed to be re-taken, I am prepared to do so.
c) I also plan to stay in contact with professors and TA’s during their office hours to receive
peer assessment with assignments & tests.
d) I will be utilizing the LLC and all academic support that they provide.
e) I am going to stay in contact with Indigenous services at Queen’s for further support.
f) I am more than willing to get a tutor for any tests, exams, assignments, or course
overview that may be needed in the future.
Academic Resources.
a) Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre (144-146 Barrie Street, Kingston ON.): study
rooms, academic support + advising.
b) Academic Advising with Queens Arts and Sciences. (have an advisor meeting every
month to check in).
c) Tutoring.
d) Study Groups.
e) Office hours with professors / TAs.
Motivation
Originally, I wanted to go into psych, although as the year progressed, I found Global
Development to be much more interesting encouraging me to work and learn within this degree.
I have also learned quite a lot from Employment relations as I’m working in HR over the
summer. I would like to minor in employment relations if given the opportunity.
Personal / Financial
I am not struggling with any mental health related issues; I am also financially supported and
face no stress within this category.
Situational Demands
The situational demand I faced this year during second semester dealing with a constant illness
that left me exhausted and weak that I am still dealing with and I am continuing to receive
treatment and I am improving day by day. As stated in my petition letter, I have been to multiple
doctors’ appointments with my physician in Ancaster and a physician in Kingston. I have also
had blood taken on multiple occasions, have had referrals to specialists, hospital emergency trips,
an ECG, multiple prescriptions and I am now awaiting my appointment with a specialist. I have
all these records and can provide them if needed, as well Dr. Yasinian my family doctor has
advised she would be more then willing to provide any further information should you require it.
As a result, it has been severely difficult and stressful trying to keep up with my academics
during this period (past 6 months) while being challenged with severe health issues. This
summer I am scheduled to see a specialist regarding my current illness and will have this dealt
with to be ready for the next year of my education at Queens’ University. I continue to recover
and am building back my health.
Health Plan
a) Receive the proper medication, or possible surgery from a specialist over the summer.
b) Daily walk / exercise to increase my health.
c) Taking vitamins or medicines provided by a healthcare professional to help increase my
immunity to illness/build back my health.
My Overall Goals
1. Get my illness resolved.
2. Go into Global Development as my major.
3. Take any additional courses needed to accomplish my goal.
4. Ask for help from multiple resources during my academic schoolyear.
5. Pass all classes with a B or higher.
Documentation
Professional Letter: yasinian letter.JPG
Documentation Detail: I have medical records that can be included only if needed by faculty.