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Petition Type: New
ID: 2296
Submitted: May 31, 2016 at 7:46:18 PM
First Name: Melissa
Last Name: Chau
Student Number: 10105830
Email: 13msc1@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BMUS
Plan: MUSC
Level of Study: 3
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: CISC 101
Term: Summer
Year: 2016
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: To the Associate Dean of Studies:
I am appealing to drop a course past the last deadline. The course in question is CISC 101 (Summer 2016).
An extenuating circumstance (in particular, a domestic problem) beyond my control has directly affected my academic performance in this course.
I was forced to relocate to another place of residence in May due to hostile behaviour from an individual I was living with prior to moving out. My former housemate and I had been close friends up until March, when something changed in her life and she became antagonistic to the point where I was afraid to come home, as the thought of encountering her caused great stress. In addition to her abrupt change in character, she introduced new personal activities that affected me directly, one of which included smoking weed (an illicit drug at the time) indoors. The fact that she owned the house meant I had very little say in what was allowed or disallowed, despite paying her rent. She reminded me on multiple occasions that it was her house, her rules, and I felt obligated to maintain cordial relations should she suddenly decide to kick me out. I tried to avoid seeing her, so I stayed at other friends' houses beginning at the end of March and throughout April.
Additionally, I was not able to sleep whenever I was at the house for fear she would come into my room and/or her activities would keep me awake. Since I was anxious about my living condition, I was not able to focus on studying and did poorly academically (this had a lesser effect on my winter term, as it was nearly finished, but has greatly affected my summer courses).
I signed a different lease but was not able to gain access to my belongings for moving until later in May. By the time I was finally able to move and leave my negative living situation, CISC 101 was well on its way and I was far behind.
Fortunately, my extenuating circumstance has proved itself to be temporary, as I am no longer fearful, since my former housemate was eradicated from my life the moment I moved out. Despite the momentary setback, my living environment is now much healthier and far more conducive for focusing on my academics.
(Support for all of the above can be found in the attached documents.)
I believe I am capable of continuing with the other course I am taking (ECON 243, Summer 2016), as there is a longer study period and therefore more opportunities to make up for lost marks. Thanks to an improved situation, I am able to focus on my studies with renewed vigour and excitement for what lies ahead instead of having to look back in fear. I propose to take another course over the following year or next summer as a substitute for the course I am dropping.
Thank you for your attention.
I am appealing to drop a course past the last deadline. The course in question is CISC 101 (Summer 2016).
An extenuating circumstance (in particular, a domestic problem) beyond my control has directly affected my academic performance in this course.
I was forced to relocate to another place of residence in May due to hostile behaviour from an individual I was living with prior to moving out. My former housemate and I had been close friends up until March, when something changed in her life and she became antagonistic to the point where I was afraid to come home, as the thought of encountering her caused great stress. In addition to her abrupt change in character, she introduced new personal activities that affected me directly, one of which included smoking weed (an illicit drug at the time) indoors. The fact that she owned the house meant I had very little say in what was allowed or disallowed, despite paying her rent. She reminded me on multiple occasions that it was her house, her rules, and I felt obligated to maintain cordial relations should she suddenly decide to kick me out. I tried to avoid seeing her, so I stayed at other friends' houses beginning at the end of March and throughout April.
Additionally, I was not able to sleep whenever I was at the house for fear she would come into my room and/or her activities would keep me awake. Since I was anxious about my living condition, I was not able to focus on studying and did poorly academically (this had a lesser effect on my winter term, as it was nearly finished, but has greatly affected my summer courses).
I signed a different lease but was not able to gain access to my belongings for moving until later in May. By the time I was finally able to move and leave my negative living situation, CISC 101 was well on its way and I was far behind.
Fortunately, my extenuating circumstance has proved itself to be temporary, as I am no longer fearful, since my former housemate was eradicated from my life the moment I moved out. Despite the momentary setback, my living environment is now much healthier and far more conducive for focusing on my academics.
(Support for all of the above can be found in the attached documents.)
I believe I am capable of continuing with the other course I am taking (ECON 243, Summer 2016), as there is a longer study period and therefore more opportunities to make up for lost marks. Thanks to an improved situation, I am able to focus on my studies with renewed vigour and excitement for what lies ahead instead of having to look back in fear. I propose to take another course over the following year or next summer as a substitute for the course I am dropping.
Thank you for your attention.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: NO DOC
Documentation Detail: Letter from Parent(s)