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Petition Type: New
ID: 4096
Submitted: January 8, 2018 at 3:42:06 PM
First Name: Phoenix
Last Name: Wilkie
Student Number: 20010872
Email: 15pyw@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BSH
Plan: BIOL
Level of Study: 2
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Code: BIOL 205
Term: Fall
Year: 2017
Petition Category: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Instructor's Name: Ian Chin-Sang
Code: CISC 124
Term: Fall
Year: 2017
Petition Category: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Instructor's Name: Alan McLeod
Code: CISC 220
Term: Fall
Year: 2017
Petition Category: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Instructor's Name: Margaret Lamb
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: To the attention of the Associate Dean (Studies),
I am appealing for a CRedit appeal for 2 courses:
BIOL 205 with the grade of C- (Fall 2017)
CISC 124 with the grade of D- (Fall 2017)
Under normal circumstances, I would have been able to deal with stress and do well on my final exams. However, due to my extenuating circumstances, I passed everything, but my grades reflected the abnormal situations I am currently living.
I did really well in the assignments in both classes given their less pressured timeframe for deadlines and the ability to consult with my textbook and notes when I felt stuck. I had a near perfect attendance to lectures (except for medical emergencies). I asked questions after class and relied on the TAs to clarify concepts. For me, the exam settings in CISC 124 and BIOL 205 translated as a large difficulty in taking timed evaluations, which affected the testing of my abilities. Upon entering a test or exam, my stress levels would cause me to not be able to recall any material. To remedy my blackout disasters for exams, I have been recently approved for cue sheets and additional extra time, which I did not have for these exams.
Following a near death accident in the summer of 2016, I have been left with health problems, one of which affected my cognitive abilities (memory loss). To add to my stress and adjustment period, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis this past summer 2017 before starting university.
I am often sleep deprived; plagued by nightmares and flashbacks. This effects my overall well being, health, and life. I have difficulty concentrating. My appetite is inconsistent and I suffer from severe constant nausea due to my arthritis medication. Everyday classes can present triggers and can cause flashbacks. Taking tests and talking to other people are especially anxiety provoking. I could go on, but I think it will suffice to say that every single aspect of my life has been affected in some way.
Despite this, I always made an effort to attend every single one of my classes and lectures, even when my arthritic body could barely handle moving. I created a safety net of friends and staff at Queen's. I put in countless hours to try and combat my illness and succeed in school. Even though I did not do well in these two courses, I passed them and did well in my other classes given my situation.
I am confident that I have the core base of knowledge needed to advance, but I may still need to find accommodations and strategies for disability barriers to my impairments. With continued work with counsellors and resources, I will get back on top. I am continuing treatment with psychiatric and occupational counselling and have been placed with a service dog for PTSD and physical health problems. I have found two specialist doctors in Kingston. I am also in regular contact with my family doctor and will maintain that relationship while at Queen's. I keep a good relationship with my professors and maintain frequent conversations. While my illnesses cannot be cured, they can be treated. I intend on learning how to cope and live with them. I am in regular contact with academic advisors and the Awards Office. I am also lightening my course load to focus on my personal health.
I'm experimenting to find what works and doesn't work. I am trying to do all of this while maintaining the Chancellor's Award I had won before the accident. I've been working with different strategies with therapists and while I'm much better than last year, I understand that I still need to progress. I am determined to persevere. Meg Hall at Accessibility Services, has been a great help in adjusting and adding accommodations until we hit the right cocktail to put me back on track.
Before the accident, I was one of the top 40 finalists for QuARMS at Queen's; won the President's award at UofT (full one-year scholarship awarded to 10 students); was the youngest person to present their own research at an American Association of Medical Colleges' conference while still in high-school; was a national finalist for SHAD. I chose Queen's for the Chancellor's Award. I had an accident; now I have to learn to live with a disability. The support at Queen's has been incredible and I know that with everyone's help and faith, I will eventually get back on top again.
Fundamentally, my goal is to get better; I refuse to allow my disability to be a barrier. As much as I struggle with my situation, I'm strong person that will learn how to bear the weight of my trauma.
Sincerely,
Phoenix Yu Wilkie
20010872
15pyw@queensu.ca
I am appealing for a CRedit appeal for 2 courses:
BIOL 205 with the grade of C- (Fall 2017)
CISC 124 with the grade of D- (Fall 2017)
Under normal circumstances, I would have been able to deal with stress and do well on my final exams. However, due to my extenuating circumstances, I passed everything, but my grades reflected the abnormal situations I am currently living.
I did really well in the assignments in both classes given their less pressured timeframe for deadlines and the ability to consult with my textbook and notes when I felt stuck. I had a near perfect attendance to lectures (except for medical emergencies). I asked questions after class and relied on the TAs to clarify concepts. For me, the exam settings in CISC 124 and BIOL 205 translated as a large difficulty in taking timed evaluations, which affected the testing of my abilities. Upon entering a test or exam, my stress levels would cause me to not be able to recall any material. To remedy my blackout disasters for exams, I have been recently approved for cue sheets and additional extra time, which I did not have for these exams.
Following a near death accident in the summer of 2016, I have been left with health problems, one of which affected my cognitive abilities (memory loss). To add to my stress and adjustment period, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis this past summer 2017 before starting university.
I am often sleep deprived; plagued by nightmares and flashbacks. This effects my overall well being, health, and life. I have difficulty concentrating. My appetite is inconsistent and I suffer from severe constant nausea due to my arthritis medication. Everyday classes can present triggers and can cause flashbacks. Taking tests and talking to other people are especially anxiety provoking. I could go on, but I think it will suffice to say that every single aspect of my life has been affected in some way.
Despite this, I always made an effort to attend every single one of my classes and lectures, even when my arthritic body could barely handle moving. I created a safety net of friends and staff at Queen's. I put in countless hours to try and combat my illness and succeed in school. Even though I did not do well in these two courses, I passed them and did well in my other classes given my situation.
I am confident that I have the core base of knowledge needed to advance, but I may still need to find accommodations and strategies for disability barriers to my impairments. With continued work with counsellors and resources, I will get back on top. I am continuing treatment with psychiatric and occupational counselling and have been placed with a service dog for PTSD and physical health problems. I have found two specialist doctors in Kingston. I am also in regular contact with my family doctor and will maintain that relationship while at Queen's. I keep a good relationship with my professors and maintain frequent conversations. While my illnesses cannot be cured, they can be treated. I intend on learning how to cope and live with them. I am in regular contact with academic advisors and the Awards Office. I am also lightening my course load to focus on my personal health.
I'm experimenting to find what works and doesn't work. I am trying to do all of this while maintaining the Chancellor's Award I had won before the accident. I've been working with different strategies with therapists and while I'm much better than last year, I understand that I still need to progress. I am determined to persevere. Meg Hall at Accessibility Services, has been a great help in adjusting and adding accommodations until we hit the right cocktail to put me back on track.
Before the accident, I was one of the top 40 finalists for QuARMS at Queen's; won the President's award at UofT (full one-year scholarship awarded to 10 students); was the youngest person to present their own research at an American Association of Medical Colleges' conference while still in high-school; was a national finalist for SHAD. I chose Queen's for the Chancellor's Award. I had an accident; now I have to learn to live with a disability. The support at Queen's has been incredible and I know that with everyone's help and faith, I will eventually get back on top again.
Fundamentally, my goal is to get better; I refuse to allow my disability to be a barrier. As much as I struggle with my situation, I'm strong person that will learn how to bear the weight of my trauma.
Sincerely,
Phoenix Yu Wilkie
20010872
15pyw@queensu.ca
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: Health care letters will be included separately to the Faculty Office