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Petition Type: New
ID: 1240
Submitted: June 16, 2015 at 5:19:32 PM
First Name: Eunsuh
Last Name: Kwak
Student Number: 10147802
Email: 14ek2@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: SOCY
Level of Study: 1
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Request aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or courses, Waive the requirement to withdraw for one year
Code: DEVS 100
Term: Winter
Year: 2015
Petition Category: Request aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or courses
Instructor's Name: Karen Dubinsky
Code: HIST 122
Term: Winter
Year: 2015
Petition Category: Request aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or courses
Instructor's Name: Awet Weldemichael
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: To whom it may concern
My name is Eunsuh Kwak.
First, I want to apologize for making such troublesome situation. For a few years, I have been suffering from depression. I do not remember how it started, but I know it had prevented me from many things. I was relentlessly sad and it was uncontrollable. I thought it was an instant feeling that is just a process of growing. Once I realized that it was something serious, I felt that it was too late to cure. First semester was better than second because everything was new to me; the freedom, living alone, the excitement and many other things. But once these things were settled, my mood went back and with my littlest knowledge, handling this problem was hard.
Thankfully, my good friends helped me to find a way out. They introduced me that there is a mental health center in Queen¿¿s. Although I have suffered it for many years, I never thought of visiting such institution. My adviser, Mary was very nice to me and I was able to clear my mind. But still, I was in chaos and completing work was a little hard for me.
Summer break gave me peace. Living back home gave me comfort. Since the last day of moving out, my conditions got significantly better. Less time was spent with tears and I was able to think positively. Since then, I contacted my professors individually willing that maybe I could complete the task over the summer to finish the first year. Luckily for two of my subjects, I completed some things and that I was able to receive c for the final grade. For other two subjects, I am trying to complete tasks over the summer and I am still trying to reach for the last one. To prevent previous mistakes, I am concentrating in enhancing my level of focus by reading books and drawing. These also help me to meditate my mental health as well.
I am seeing a better future. If everything works out, I will be able to finish other three uncompleted subjects over the summer. Along with the academics, I have been running every day to train my physical health as well.
Thank you for reading this letter. I hope this letter helps for the things in concern.
Sincerely with many thanks,
Eunsuh Kwak
My name is Eunsuh Kwak.
First, I want to apologize for making such troublesome situation. For a few years, I have been suffering from depression. I do not remember how it started, but I know it had prevented me from many things. I was relentlessly sad and it was uncontrollable. I thought it was an instant feeling that is just a process of growing. Once I realized that it was something serious, I felt that it was too late to cure. First semester was better than second because everything was new to me; the freedom, living alone, the excitement and many other things. But once these things were settled, my mood went back and with my littlest knowledge, handling this problem was hard.
Thankfully, my good friends helped me to find a way out. They introduced me that there is a mental health center in Queen¿¿s. Although I have suffered it for many years, I never thought of visiting such institution. My adviser, Mary was very nice to me and I was able to clear my mind. But still, I was in chaos and completing work was a little hard for me.
Summer break gave me peace. Living back home gave me comfort. Since the last day of moving out, my conditions got significantly better. Less time was spent with tears and I was able to think positively. Since then, I contacted my professors individually willing that maybe I could complete the task over the summer to finish the first year. Luckily for two of my subjects, I completed some things and that I was able to receive c for the final grade. For other two subjects, I am trying to complete tasks over the summer and I am still trying to reach for the last one. To prevent previous mistakes, I am concentrating in enhancing my level of focus by reading books and drawing. These also help me to meditate my mental health as well.
I am seeing a better future. If everything works out, I will be able to finish other three uncompleted subjects over the summer. Along with the academics, I have been running every day to train my physical health as well.
Thank you for reading this letter. I hope this letter helps for the things in concern.
Sincerely with many thanks,
Eunsuh Kwak
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: As I mentioned, I will continue running to keep my mental and physical health. Along with exercising, I will definitely take lighter course loads to focus on those subjects. I figured that quality is better than quantity, so I will try to get better grades by taking smaller amount. My goal is to get good grades on these courses.
I am also planning to visit mental health center regularly to maintain better mental condition during the semester. My councilor had contact me to check my state and we are planning to meet over the summer to progress in this situation since I am doing better now.
After visiting psychiatrist, I have decided that I am most comfortable with my councilor, Mary Acreman, so I will not make a further visit. And I think discussing things with Mary Acreman helps me more than various councilors.
I am also planning to visit mental health center regularly to maintain better mental condition during the semester. My councilor had contact me to check my state and we are planning to meet over the summer to progress in this situation since I am doing better now.
After visiting psychiatrist, I have decided that I am most comfortable with my councilor, Mary Acreman, so I will not make a further visit. And I think discussing things with Mary Acreman helps me more than various councilors.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: In my file