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Petition Type: New
ID: 3578
Submitted: June 10, 2017 at 1:25:03 AM
First Name: Elizabeth
Last Name: Patti
Student Number: 10142824
Email: 13ep34@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BA
Plan: ARTH
Level of Study: 3
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Drop a course after the academic deadline, Waive the requirement to withdraw for one year
Code: ARTH 369
Term: Winter
Year: 2017
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: ARTH 354
Term: Winter
Year: 2017
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: ARTH 375
Term: Winter
Year: 2017
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: To whom it may concern,
Throughout the years I've spent studying at Queen's, I have experienced several serious bouts of depression. This past semester seemed promising for success, but I accidentally missed a deadline for a paper. I received an extension from my counsellor, but I failed to complete it even then. I tried to get back on top of things, but at that point I was drowning in projects that I hadn't left time for. I was so ashamed that I had let my counsellor down, and that even with the help I was receiving, I wasn't able to succeed. I stopped seeing her, and shut myself away in my room. I slept for 18 hours a day, and hid from everyone.
In that time, I relapsed on self harm and seriously considered taking my own life. I was so ashamed of the position I¿¿d put myself in, and truly didn¿¿t believe that I deserved any help.
I¿¿m in a better place now, and I am seeking help for my mental health, but I would truly be grateful for the opportunity to finish my education.
Thank you,
Elizabeth
Throughout the years I've spent studying at Queen's, I have experienced several serious bouts of depression. This past semester seemed promising for success, but I accidentally missed a deadline for a paper. I received an extension from my counsellor, but I failed to complete it even then. I tried to get back on top of things, but at that point I was drowning in projects that I hadn't left time for. I was so ashamed that I had let my counsellor down, and that even with the help I was receiving, I wasn't able to succeed. I stopped seeing her, and shut myself away in my room. I slept for 18 hours a day, and hid from everyone.
In that time, I relapsed on self harm and seriously considered taking my own life. I was so ashamed of the position I¿¿d put myself in, and truly didn¿¿t believe that I deserved any help.
I¿¿m in a better place now, and I am seeking help for my mental health, but I would truly be grateful for the opportunity to finish my education.
Thank you,
Elizabeth
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: In the past, I had lessened my course load in an effort to reduce the stress that I was experiencing. I now know that that wasn¿¿t enough to allow me to succeed.
To complete my degree, I need to achieve 29 units. I believe with the following steps I could complete the final stages of my degree.
I would employ a tutor, who could ensure that I would not fall behind in coursework as I was before. This would stop me from falling into a spiral like before and hold me accountable for my work.
I would also seek professional help in Kingston to give me a better chance at struggling through my own mental difficulties. I would have better support in the things I needed and be able to devote more time to my studies.
To complete my degree, I need to achieve 29 units. I believe with the following steps I could complete the final stages of my degree.
I would employ a tutor, who could ensure that I would not fall behind in coursework as I was before. This would stop me from falling into a spiral like before and hold me accountable for my work.
I would also seek professional help in Kingston to give me a better chance at struggling through my own mental difficulties. I would have better support in the things I needed and be able to devote more time to my studies.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: NO DOC
Documentation Detail: As I hadn't contacted my counsellor after I had my depressive episode, I don't have any documentation, but I could provide it at a later date if needed.