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Petition Type: New
ID: 6273
Submitted: November 17, 2019 at 8:38:09 PM
First Name: Matthew
Last Name: Cassar
Student Number: 20075904
Email: 17mec@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BA
Plan: ECON
Level of Study: 2
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Waive the 21-day or one term deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Associate Dean,
I am writing to you in appeal of the 21-day deadline to submit an appeal to return to studies after a requirement to withdrawal for one year.
When I received the notice that I was being required to withdraw for one year, I was depressed. I felt like nothing in my life actually mattered. I didn't want to get out of bed in the morning, I would have rather been asleep, where I could forget about everything going around me, and forget about my responsibilities. I didn't want to show up to class, I had no appetite, and when I received notice to submit the appeal, I didn't feel that it mattered.
After going back home this summer, my family helped me develop a good support group, and got me into counseling sessions, these people showed me the bright side and helped develop strategies to deal with my problems and take the necessary actions to continuously better myself.
Now that I am back in Kingston, and doing better, equipped with the tools I need to deal with these issues head-on, I am hoping to return to my studies for the January semester, and get back on the right path.
In this, I ask that you waive the 21-day deadline to submit an appeal.
Thank you,
Matthew Cassar
I am writing to you in appeal of the 21-day deadline to submit an appeal to return to studies after a requirement to withdrawal for one year.
When I received the notice that I was being required to withdraw for one year, I was depressed. I felt like nothing in my life actually mattered. I didn't want to get out of bed in the morning, I would have rather been asleep, where I could forget about everything going around me, and forget about my responsibilities. I didn't want to show up to class, I had no appetite, and when I received notice to submit the appeal, I didn't feel that it mattered.
After going back home this summer, my family helped me develop a good support group, and got me into counseling sessions, these people showed me the bright side and helped develop strategies to deal with my problems and take the necessary actions to continuously better myself.
Now that I am back in Kingston, and doing better, equipped with the tools I need to deal with these issues head-on, I am hoping to return to my studies for the January semester, and get back on the right path.
In this, I ask that you waive the 21-day deadline to submit an appeal.
Thank you,
Matthew Cassar
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: Will include a letter from close family member.
Decision Letters
Amendment to Appeal 6273
Relevant Petition: 6273
First Name: Matthew
Last Name: Cassar
Student Number: 20075904
Email: 17mec@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BA
Plan: Economics
Level of Study: 2
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Waive the requirement to withdraw for one year
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Associate Dean,
I writing to you in appeal of the decisions that I must withdrawal for a minimum of 1 year.
In my final semester of high school, before I moved to Kingston, I began to spiral downhill. The underlying issues that caused this were never properly addressed, and I would rather not get into detail about them. Upon arriving in Kingston, my situation began worsening. I failed to develop any meaningful relationships in this time, which in turn led to me living alone in my 2nd year. This is when I took a turn for the worse. I stopped going to my classes, and sheltered myself from the people who would have wanted to help. I felt as if I was unable to manage my responsibilities, or that it mattered.
In April of 2019, I moved back home with my parents, and finally sought out the help I needed. I reconnected with old friends, consoled in my Mom, created a support group, and began therapy.
This time away from my studies has allowed me to address the underlying causes of these issues, and although not every day is a good day, most of them are. I now have the skills, and support system we all need to deal with life¿¿s challenges. I am excited, and believe I am ready, to continue my academic career. Below is my academic plan - a work in progress, that will be fine-tuned.
Upon my return to studies, I will work towards completing my degree in Economics. I will start by returning and taking 3 courses, giving me the ability to manage the workload, and ease back into being a successful full-time student. Outlined below are some of the strategies and supports I will implement or continue on upon my return.
- Consult with academic coordinators to find a schedule that would allow me to ease back into my studies, as well as take the time needed for self-care.
- Continue to meet with therapist bi-weekly to provide support and track progression. As well as to provide techniques for stress and time management
- Plan bi-weekly meetings with academic coordinators, or other campus support staffs.
- Create or join study groups with peers
- Connect with tutoring resources when needed
- Lean on my support group during transition back into full time studies, allowing them to help me navigate through challenges I will face.
- Continue daily self-care. Ex: Going to the gym
Side-note: any suggestions you believe would help me in succeeding both in, and outside of my studies would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Matthew Cassar
20075904
I writing to you in appeal of the decisions that I must withdrawal for a minimum of 1 year.
In my final semester of high school, before I moved to Kingston, I began to spiral downhill. The underlying issues that caused this were never properly addressed, and I would rather not get into detail about them. Upon arriving in Kingston, my situation began worsening. I failed to develop any meaningful relationships in this time, which in turn led to me living alone in my 2nd year. This is when I took a turn for the worse. I stopped going to my classes, and sheltered myself from the people who would have wanted to help. I felt as if I was unable to manage my responsibilities, or that it mattered.
In April of 2019, I moved back home with my parents, and finally sought out the help I needed. I reconnected with old friends, consoled in my Mom, created a support group, and began therapy.
This time away from my studies has allowed me to address the underlying causes of these issues, and although not every day is a good day, most of them are. I now have the skills, and support system we all need to deal with life¿¿s challenges. I am excited, and believe I am ready, to continue my academic career. Below is my academic plan - a work in progress, that will be fine-tuned.
Upon my return to studies, I will work towards completing my degree in Economics. I will start by returning and taking 3 courses, giving me the ability to manage the workload, and ease back into being a successful full-time student. Outlined below are some of the strategies and supports I will implement or continue on upon my return.
- Consult with academic coordinators to find a schedule that would allow me to ease back into my studies, as well as take the time needed for self-care.
- Continue to meet with therapist bi-weekly to provide support and track progression. As well as to provide techniques for stress and time management
- Plan bi-weekly meetings with academic coordinators, or other campus support staffs.
- Create or join study groups with peers
- Connect with tutoring resources when needed
- Lean on my support group during transition back into full time studies, allowing them to help me navigate through challenges I will face.
- Continue daily self-care. Ex: Going to the gym
Side-note: any suggestions you believe would help me in succeeding both in, and outside of my studies would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Matthew Cassar
20075904
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Upon my return to studies, I will work towards completing my degree in Economics. I will start by returning and taking 3 courses, giving me the ability to manage the workload, and ease back into being a successful full-time student. Outlined below are some of the strategies and supports I will implement or continue on upon my return.
- Consult with academic coordinators to find a schedule that would allow me to ease back into my studies, as well as take the time needed for self-care.
- Continue to meet with therapist bi-weekly to provide support and track progression. As well as to provide techniques for stress and time management
- Plan bi-weekly meetings with academic coordinators, or other campus support staffs.
- Create or join study groups with peers
- Connect with tutoring resources when needed
- Lean on my support group during transition back into full time studies, allowing them to help me navigate through challenges I will face.
- Continue daily self-care. Ex: Going to the gym
Side-note: any suggestions you believe would help me in succeeding both in, and outside of my studies would be greatly appreciated.
- Consult with academic coordinators to find a schedule that would allow me to ease back into my studies, as well as take the time needed for self-care.
- Continue to meet with therapist bi-weekly to provide support and track progression. As well as to provide techniques for stress and time management
- Plan bi-weekly meetings with academic coordinators, or other campus support staffs.
- Create or join study groups with peers
- Connect with tutoring resources when needed
- Lean on my support group during transition back into full time studies, allowing them to help me navigate through challenges I will face.
- Continue daily self-care. Ex: Going to the gym
Side-note: any suggestions you believe would help me in succeeding both in, and outside of my studies would be greatly appreciated.
Documentation
Professional Letter: MC - Recovery Network-0.pdf
Professional Letter Detail: Letter from Therapist
Document: Appeal 2-1.docx
Documentation Detail: Combined Copy of Appeal Letter and Academic Plan