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Petition Type: New
ID: 1780
Submitted: January 20, 2016 at 4:05:43 PM
First Name: Stephani
Last Name: Tomazos
Student Number: 10135623
Email: 13spt5@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: LING
Level of Study: 2
Appeal Category Detail: Drop a course
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Dean,
I am appealing to drop the course STAT263, which I started in the fall semester of 2015, due to severe medical problems.
Four years ago I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, a condition I learned to cope with. By the time I started my first year at Queen's, my disease seemed manageable and I did not contact Queen's Health and Wellness to register for academic accommodations. However, late November 2015, symptoms of a relapse started.
Early December 2015, I contacted my doctor in Toronto because the symptoms had started to affect my everyday life, from sleeping, eating, thinking and my ability to attend and focus on tutorials, lectures and studies.
I am proud that I am a good student, academically determined, focused and hard working. This has resulted in exceptional grades and academic achievements. I had been doing well in the statistics course, always understanding the weight that the final exam carried on my mark in the course. Statistics was my first exam, on December 10th.
Although I had started studying well before the exam, the flare up and the discomfort made it impossible to dedicate my full attention to studying. When I saw my doctor, tests were run and the results confirmed that a moderate to severe flare up in my condition had started. I had to undergo treatment. Although I returned to Queen's and resumed the study schedule, my academics prior to the containment had suffered severely.
I have attached a 'Disability Documentation Form', which indicates that many of the symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis include debilitations I suffered - impaired memory, lack of concentration, acute discomfort. Class and study sessions became intolerable. I know that my poor result in the statistics course was a direct result of my medical flare up. Furthermore, I know that I would have performed at a much higher standard if I had not been suffering the recurrence of ill health. My results in my other exams (written at a time when the treatment had begun taking its effect) are proof that I did well overall.
The treatment I started in December 2015 was only effective for a few days. A serious deterioration in my health has resulted in a more aggressive treatment program, which requires intense medication (including cortisone) for the rest of the school year. I have contacted Queen's Health Services and counselling to generate awareness of my health issues. I fully intend to continue to succeed in my courses and regain full control of my academic performance.
Thank you for your time
Sincerely,
Stephani Tomazos
Student ID 10135623
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I am appealing to drop the course STAT263, which I started in the fall semester of 2015, due to severe medical problems.
Four years ago I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, a condition I learned to cope with. By the time I started my first year at Queen's, my disease seemed manageable and I did not contact Queen's Health and Wellness to register for academic accommodations. However, late November 2015, symptoms of a relapse started.
Early December 2015, I contacted my doctor in Toronto because the symptoms had started to affect my everyday life, from sleeping, eating, thinking and my ability to attend and focus on tutorials, lectures and studies.
I am proud that I am a good student, academically determined, focused and hard working. This has resulted in exceptional grades and academic achievements. I had been doing well in the statistics course, always understanding the weight that the final exam carried on my mark in the course. Statistics was my first exam, on December 10th.
Although I had started studying well before the exam, the flare up and the discomfort made it impossible to dedicate my full attention to studying. When I saw my doctor, tests were run and the results confirmed that a moderate to severe flare up in my condition had started. I had to undergo treatment. Although I returned to Queen's and resumed the study schedule, my academics prior to the containment had suffered severely.
I have attached a 'Disability Documentation Form', which indicates that many of the symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis include debilitations I suffered - impaired memory, lack of concentration, acute discomfort. Class and study sessions became intolerable. I know that my poor result in the statistics course was a direct result of my medical flare up. Furthermore, I know that I would have performed at a much higher standard if I had not been suffering the recurrence of ill health. My results in my other exams (written at a time when the treatment had begun taking its effect) are proof that I did well overall.
The treatment I started in December 2015 was only effective for a few days. A serious deterioration in my health has resulted in a more aggressive treatment program, which requires intense medication (including cortisone) for the rest of the school year. I have contacted Queen's Health Services and counselling to generate awareness of my health issues. I fully intend to continue to succeed in my courses and regain full control of my academic performance.
Thank you for your time
Sincerely,
Stephani Tomazos
Student ID 10135623
(attachment included)
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: As mentioned in the appeal letter, my academic plan for the future involves continuing to succeed in my academics by working with the resources Queen's offers for students experiencing health problems. After receiving a more intense treatment plan for the rest of the school semester, I have contacted and registered with Queen's Health Services and have met with an academic counsellor. With this help, I have created a plan for my remaining time at Queen's that is manageable and will allow me to continue to succeed.
Documentation
Professional Letter: Health Documents.docx
Professional Letter Detail: Disability Documentation Form