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Petition Type: New
ID: 1242
Submitted: June 16, 2015 at 8:16:55 PM
First Name: Cy
Last Name: Samuels
Student Number: 10066093
Email: 12sccr@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: Pols
Level of Study: 2
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Waive the requirement to withdraw for a minimum of three years
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Dean
My name is Cy Richards Samuels and I am writing to you concerning my sanction in hopes you may accept my appeal. Firstly, I apologize for my poor performance academically this year. At this point I feel like a broken record but know I still have more to give. These last 2 and a half years have been mentally and physically draining. Although I don¿¿t like excuses, I believe my recent experiences are mainly the root of my problems and the struggle I¿¿ve endured at Queen¿¿s. I love being a student at Queen¿¿s and would like to continue being here if accepted. The recent death of my mother and sudden misfortune for my grandmother along with my brothers declining health set me back and although not intentionally has been an overwhelming experience that I wasn¿¿t able to fully recover and work from. Initially coming back to school I had planned to do well and begin to make serious improvements however I realize that part of my reason for an unsuccessful year was because I tried taking on too many things at once rather than working myself back into routine and regaining common ground. Playing on the basketball team and keeping up with my studies as well as taking care of myself was a bit more than I could chew and it showed as the season and school year progressed. I thought I could do it all and be successful however I wasn¿¿t ready for that many commitments and with my grandma becoming less independent that completely distracted me from my studies especially after recently experiencing my mother¿¿s death not too long before that. It¿¿s not often in life you get another chance to make things right but I¿¿m here begging and hoping for this last opportunity. I know my my records don¿¿t show much resolve but I feel I have the right formula to reach my ideal goals. Originally I thought Politics was a huge interest of mine but after being enrolled in politics I realize it¿¿s not one of my interests and I would rather excel in gender studies or sociology, which have proven to be my stronger courses in previous years. I feel decreasing my course load and possibly becoming a part time student or doing online courses can be more suited for my personal success. If I¿¿m accepted, I also plan on not participating in extracurricular activities which allows me to put complete focus into my classes and personal growth. I assure you that being at Queen¿¿s University is no joke to me and I¿¿m very honoured to be at such a prestigious institution. I humbly hope you reconsider my sanction and accept my appeal, I promise that this time around I would make all the right moves and show results.
Sincerely
Cy Richards Samuels
My name is Cy Richards Samuels and I am writing to you concerning my sanction in hopes you may accept my appeal. Firstly, I apologize for my poor performance academically this year. At this point I feel like a broken record but know I still have more to give. These last 2 and a half years have been mentally and physically draining. Although I don¿¿t like excuses, I believe my recent experiences are mainly the root of my problems and the struggle I¿¿ve endured at Queen¿¿s. I love being a student at Queen¿¿s and would like to continue being here if accepted. The recent death of my mother and sudden misfortune for my grandmother along with my brothers declining health set me back and although not intentionally has been an overwhelming experience that I wasn¿¿t able to fully recover and work from. Initially coming back to school I had planned to do well and begin to make serious improvements however I realize that part of my reason for an unsuccessful year was because I tried taking on too many things at once rather than working myself back into routine and regaining common ground. Playing on the basketball team and keeping up with my studies as well as taking care of myself was a bit more than I could chew and it showed as the season and school year progressed. I thought I could do it all and be successful however I wasn¿¿t ready for that many commitments and with my grandma becoming less independent that completely distracted me from my studies especially after recently experiencing my mother¿¿s death not too long before that. It¿¿s not often in life you get another chance to make things right but I¿¿m here begging and hoping for this last opportunity. I know my my records don¿¿t show much resolve but I feel I have the right formula to reach my ideal goals. Originally I thought Politics was a huge interest of mine but after being enrolled in politics I realize it¿¿s not one of my interests and I would rather excel in gender studies or sociology, which have proven to be my stronger courses in previous years. I feel decreasing my course load and possibly becoming a part time student or doing online courses can be more suited for my personal success. If I¿¿m accepted, I also plan on not participating in extracurricular activities which allows me to put complete focus into my classes and personal growth. I assure you that being at Queen¿¿s University is no joke to me and I¿¿m very honoured to be at such a prestigious institution. I humbly hope you reconsider my sanction and accept my appeal, I promise that this time around I would make all the right moves and show results.
Sincerely
Cy Richards Samuels
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: I am currently enrolled in politics, however after my previous year in the program I realize I lack the interest for it and am much more suited for something like gender studies or sociology. Throughout my years at Queen¿¿s University those courses have tended to be my higher and more consistent marks. I will take three courses in each semester to work on improving my Grade Point Average also lowering my class work so I can be more successful and gradually make improvements throughout the term. Taking on a full course load right away in my position is a lot to achieve and not ideal which can take away from progression and was a result in my previous year at Queen¿¿s. I have demonstrated that I can be successful during the 2013-14 Fall Semester when I achieved a 2.0 GPA and believe that¿¿s attainable once again. I won¿¿t be returning to extracurricular activities, which allow me to fully commit to my studies until I¿¿m at a position where I can handle more responsibilities similar to the semester where I obtained a 2.0 GPA. I am a highly motivated individual who wants to succeed academically while still being part of the Queen¿¿s community. I value my time here at Queen¿¿s above all, and want to be successful. I plan to continue to work closely with my professors and teaching assistants and will go see them in their office hours in order to get the maximum guidance for my work. I plan on using the writing centre as a consistent resource prior to handing in all my assignments and write-ups. I plan on attending workshops for my personal benefit that correspond with my program and overall progression. Most importantly though I plan on taking care of myself and getting the guidance and moral support I need in order to be efficient and in control. I think that is the most important thing in terms of my academic success. I want to be back at Queen¿¿s university and knowing that¿¿s what I want I¿¿m willing to do whatever it takes to be here and improve if I¿¿m granted the opportunity. I will consistently meet with an academic advisor to ensure I¿¿m going in the right direction and meet the expectations. I hope that you can see I¿¿m ready to make extreme changes and hold myself accountable to my word.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: doctors records are on file
Decision Letters
History
Originally submitted June 16, 2015 at 8:16:55 PM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | Prepared for Review | Haley Everson | 2015-06-18 11:04:14 AM | |
| status | N/A | Prepared for Review | In Review | Haley Everson | 2015-06-18 2:31:13 PM | |
| status | N/A | In Review | Denied | Haley Everson | 2015-07-06 9:54:05 AM | |
| associate_dean | N/A | Sue Blake | Haley Everson | 2015-07-06 9:54:05 AM | ||
| decision_letter | N/A | N/A | Decision letter sent | Haley Everson | 2015-07-06 9:55:20 AM |